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aggressivity

ag·gres·sive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-gres-iv]
    • /əˈgrɛs ɪv/
    • /ə.ɡre.ˈsɪ.və.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-gres-iv]
    • /əˈgrɛs ɪv/

Definitions of aggressivity word

  • noun aggressivity the state or quality of being aggressive 3
  • adjective aggressivity characterized by or tending toward unprovoked offensives, attacks, invasions, or the like; militantly forward or menacing: aggressive acts against a neighboring country. 1
  • adjective aggressivity making an all-out effort to win or succeed; competitive: an aggressive basketball player. 1
  • adjective aggressivity vigorously energetic, especially in the use of initiative and forcefulness: an aggressive salesperson. 1
  • adjective aggressivity boldly assertive and forward; pushy: an aggressive driver. 1
  • adjective aggressivity emphasizing maximum growth and capital gains over quality, security, and income: an aggressive mutual fund. 1

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Origin of aggressivity

First appearance:

before 1815
One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; aggress(ion) + -ive

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Parts of speech for Aggressivity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

aggressivity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% 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.

aggressivity usage trend in Literature

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