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- [uh-poin-tee, ap-oin-tee]
- /ə pɔɪnˈti, ˌæp ɔɪnˈti/
- /əˌpɔɪnˈtiː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-poin-tee, ap-oin-tee]
- /ə pɔɪnˈti, ˌæp ɔɪnˈti/
Definitions of appointee word
- countable noun appointee An appointee is someone who has been chosen for a particular job or position of responsibility. 3
- noun appointee a person who is appointed 3
- noun appointee a person to whom property is granted under a power of appointment 3
- noun appointee a person appointed to some position 3
- noun appointee a person who is appointed. 1
- noun appointee a beneficiary under a legal appointment. 1
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Origin of appointee
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; appoint + -ee, as translation of French appointé
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Parts of speech for Appointee
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appointee popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
appointee usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for appointee
noun appointee
- representative — a person or thing that represents another or others.
- delegate — A delegate is a person who is chosen to vote or make decisions on behalf of a group of other people, especially at a conference or a meeting.
- nominee — a person nominated, as to run for elective office or fill a particular post.
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