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- [uh-kweyn-tns]
- /əˈkweɪn tns/
- /əˈkweɪn.təns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-kweyn-tns]
- /əˈkweɪn tns/
Definitions of acquaintanceship word
- noun acquaintanceship a person known to one, but usually not a close friend. 1
- noun acquaintanceship the state of being acquainted or casually familiar with someone or something: As far as I know, no one of my acquaintance has traveled around the world. 1
- noun acquaintanceship personal knowledge as a result of study, experience, etc.: a good acquaintance with French wines. 1
- noun acquaintanceship (uncountable) The state of being acquainted; acquaintance. 1
- noun acquaintanceship (used with a plural verb) the persons with whom one is acquainted. 0
- noun acquaintanceship (Countable Noun) An acquaintance. 0
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Origin of acquaintanceship
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English aqueinta(u)nce, acoyntaunce < Old French acointance. See acquaint, -ance
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Parts of speech for Acquaintanceship
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
acquaintanceship popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
acquaintanceship usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for acquaintanceship
noun acquaintanceship
- partnership — the state or condition of being a partner; participation; association; joint interest.
- cooperation — joint operation or action
- acquaintance — An acquaintance is someone who you have met and know slightly, but not well.
- companionship — Companionship is having someone you know and like with you, rather than being on your own.
- relationship — a connection, association, or involvement.
Antonyms for acquaintanceship
noun acquaintanceship
- ignorance — the state or fact of being ignorant; lack of knowledge, learning, information, etc.
- strangeness — the quality or condition of being strange.
- unfamiliarity — not familiar; not acquainted with or conversant about: to be unfamiliar with a subject.
- aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
- incompatibility — not compatible; unable to exist together in harmony: She asked for a divorce because they were utterly incompatible.
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