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- [ag-neyt]
- /ˈæg neɪt/
- /aɡnˈatɪk/
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- [ag-neyt]
- /ˈæg neɪt/
Definitions of agnatic word
- noun agnatic a relative whose connection is traceable exclusively through males. 1
- noun agnatic any male relation on the father's side. 1
- adjective agnatic related or akin through males or on the father's side. 1
- adjective agnatic allied or akin. 1
- noun agnatic Of the male line; patrilineal. 1
- adjective agnatic of the male bloodline; patrilineal. 0
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Origin of agnatic
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin agnātus paternal kinsman, variant of ad(g)nātus born to (past participle of adgnāscī), equivalent to ad- ad- + -gnā be born + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Agnatic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agnatic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
agnatic usage trend in Literature
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