amphigoric

am·phi·go·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [am-fi-gawr-ee, -gohr-ee]
- /ˈæm fɪˌgɔr i, -ˌgoʊr i/
- /ˌamfɪɡˈɒrɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-fi-gawr-ee, -gohr-ee]
- /ˈæm fɪˌgɔr i, -ˌgoʊr i/

Definitions of amphigoric word

noun plural amphigoric a meaningless or nonsensical piece of writing, especially one intended as a parody. 1
adjective amphigoric Nonsensical; absurd; pertaining to an amphigory. 0

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Origin of amphigoric

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

1800-10; < French amphigouri, equivalent to amphi- amphi- + gouri; perhaps modeled on French equivalent of phantasmagoria

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Parts of speech for Amphigoric

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amphigoric popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

amphigoric usage trend in Literature

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