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- [ak-wee-es]
- /ˌæk wiˈɛs/
- /ˌæk.wiˈes/
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- [ak-wee-es]
- /ˌæk wiˈɛs/
Definitions of acquiescing word
- verb without object acquiescing to assent tacitly; submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent: to acquiesce halfheartedly in a business plan. 1
- noun acquiescing Present participle of acquiesce. 1
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Origin of acquiescing
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin acquiēscere to find rest in, equivalent to ac- ac- + quiē- (see quiet2) + -sc- inchoative suffix + -ere infinitive suffix
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Parts of speech for Acquiescing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
acquiescing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
acquiescing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for acquiescing
adjective acquiescing
- assentive — having the tendency to concur or comply
- nonresistant — not able, conditioned, or constructed to withstand the effect of something, as a disease, a specific change in temperature, or harsh treatment; susceptible to damage or ill effects.
- resistant — resisting.
- acquiescent — Someone who is acquiescent is ready to agree to do what someone wants, or to accept what they do.
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