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apsyrtus

Ap·syr·tus
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-sur-tuh s]
    • /æpˈsɜr təs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-sur-tuh s]
    • /æpˈsɜr təs/

Definition of apsyrtus word

  • noun apsyrtus a son of Aeëtes, killed by his sister Medea, who, while fleeing with Jason, threw pieces of her brother's body into the sea so that her father, in pursuing her, might be delayed while picking them up. 1

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Parts of speech for Apsyrtus

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adjective
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adverb
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preposition
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apsyrtus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.

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