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absolvent

ab·solve
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ab-zolv, -solv]
    • /æbˈzɒlv, -ˈsɒlv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ab-zolv, -solv]
    • /æbˈzɒlv, -ˈsɒlv/

Definitions of absolvent word

  • noun absolvent a person who absolves 3
  • verb with object absolvent to free from guilt or blame or their consequences: The court absolved her of guilt in his death. 1
  • verb with object absolvent to set free or release, as from some duty, obligation, or responsibility (usually followed by from): to be absolved from one's oath. 1
  • verb with object absolvent to grant pardon for. 1
  • verb with object absolvent Ecclesiastical. to grant or pronounce remission of sins to. to remit (a sin) by absolution. to declare (censure, as excommunication) removed. 1
  • noun absolvent (rare) An absolver. 0

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Origin of absolvent

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin absolvere, equivalent to ab- ab- + solvere to loosen; see solve

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Parts of speech for Absolvent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

absolvent popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

absolvent usage trend in Literature

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