aliterate

a·lit·er·ate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-lit-er-it]
- /eɪˈlɪt ər ɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-lit-er-it]
- /eɪˈlɪt ər ɪt/

Definitions of aliterate word

noun aliterate a person who is able to read but disinclined to do so 3
adjective aliterate of or relating to aliterates 3
noun aliterate a person who is able to read but rarely chooses to do so: Schools are worried about producing aliterates who prefer television to books. 1
adjective aliterate of, relating to, or characteristic of aliterates. 1
noun aliterate Unwilling to read, although able to do so. 1
noun aliterate Someone who is able to read but disinclined to do so. 0

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Parts of speech for Aliterate

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aliterate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

aliterate usage trend in Literature

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