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- [an-tahy, an-tee klahy-mak-tik]
- /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti klaɪˈmæk tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-tahy, an-tee klahy-mak-tik]
- /ˈæn taɪ, ˈæn ti klaɪˈmæk tɪk/
Definition of anti-climactic word
- adjective anti-climactic of, like, pertaining to, or expressing anticlimax. 1
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Origin of anti-climactic
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
First recorded in 1895-1900; anti + climactic
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Parts of speech for Anti-climactic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anti-climactic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
Synonyms for anti-climactic
adj anti-climactic
- abortive — An abortive attempt or action is unsuccessful.
- barren — A barren landscape is dry and bare, and has very few plants and no trees.
- bootless — of little or no use; vain; fruitless
- feckless — ineffective; incompetent; futile: feckless attempts to repair the plumbing.
- feeble — physically weak, as from age or sickness; frail.
Antonyms for anti-climactic
adj anti-climactic
- competent — Someone who is competent is efficient and effective.
- effectual — producing or capable of producing an intended effect; adequate.
- efficient — (esp. of a system or machine) Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
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