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- [ahr-muh-stis]
- /ˈɑr mə stɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-muh-stis]
- /ˈɑr mə stɪs/
Definitions of armistices word
- noun armistices a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement of the warring parties; truce: World War I ended with the armistice of 1918. 1
- noun armistices Plural form of armistice. 1
- noun armistices plural of armistice. 0
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Origin of armistices
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < French < Medieval Latin armistitium, equivalent to Latin armi- (combining form of arma arm2) + -stitium a stopping (stit- (variant stem of sistere to stop; see stand) + -ium -ium)
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Parts of speech for Armistices
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
armistices popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
armistices usage trend in Literature
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noun armistices
- ceasefires — Plural form of ceasefire.
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