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- [uh-lit-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv]
- /əˈlɪt əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv/
- /əˈlɪtrətɪv/
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- [uh-lit-uh-rey-tiv, -er-uh-tiv]
- /əˈlɪt əˌreɪ tɪv, -ər ə tɪv/
Definitions of alliterative word
- adjective alliterative Alliterative means relating to or connected with alliteration. 3
- adjective alliterative of, showing, or using alliteration 3
- adjective alliterative pertaining to or characterized by alliteration: alliterative verse. 1
- noun alliterative Relating to or marked by alliteration. 1
- adjective alliterative In the form or style of alliteration. 0
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Origin of alliterative
First appearance:
before 1755 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65; alliterat(ion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Alliterative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alliterative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
alliterative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for alliterative
adj alliterative
- boring — Someone or something boring is so dull and uninteresting that they make people tired and impatient.
- repetitive — pertaining to or characterized by repetition.
- redundant — characterized by verbosity or unnecessary repetition in expressing ideas; prolix: a redundant style.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- long-winded — talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
Antonyms for alliterative
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