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attrit

at·trit
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-trit]
    • /əˈtrɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-trit]
    • /əˈtrɪt/

Definitions of attrit word

  • verb attrit to wear down or dispose of gradually 3
  • verb attrit to kill 3
  • verb with object attrit to wear down (an opposing military force) by numerical superiority in troops or firepower. 1
  • noun attrit Wear down (an opponent or enemy) by sustained action. 1
  • verb attrit To wear down through attrition, especially mechanical attrition. 0
  • verb attrit To engage in attrition; to quit or drop out. 0

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Origin of attrit

First appearance:

before 1750
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60; back formation from attrition

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Parts of speech for Attrit

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

attrit popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% 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.

attrit usage trend in Literature

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