alpha privative
al·pha priv·a·tive
A a Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-fuh priv-uh-tiv]
- /ˈæl fə ˈprɪv ə tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-fuh priv-uh-tiv]
- /ˈæl fə ˈprɪv ə tɪv/
Definitions of alpha privative words
- noun alpha privative (in Greek grammar) the letter alpha (or an- before vowels) used as a negative or privative prefix. It appears in English words derived from Greek, as in atheist, anaesthetic 3
- noun alpha privative the prefix a- or, before a vowel, an-, used in Greek and English to express negation or absence. 1
- noun alpha privative (grammar) The prefix a- (or an- when prefixing a root which begins with a vowel) found in some English words of Greek derivation. It expresses negation or absence. The prefix has cognates in other Indo-European languages, including in- in Latin and un- in English. 0
- noun alpha privative (grammar) A word formed using such prefixes. 0
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Origin of alpha privative
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90
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Parts of speech for Alpha privative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alpha privative popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
alpha privative usage trend in Literature
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