actor-proof

ac·tor-proof

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-ter proof]
- /ˈæk tər pruf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-ter proof]
- /ˈæk tər pruf/

Definition of actor-proof word

adjective actor-proof (of a role or script) effective even if poorly acted. 1

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Origin of actor-proof

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; actor + -proof

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Parts of speech for Actor-proof

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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actor-proof popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 71% 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.