avuncularity

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Definitions of avuncularity word

noun avuncularity the condition of being an uncle 3
adjective avuncularity of, relating to, or characteristic of an uncle: avuncular affection. 1
noun avuncularity The condition of being an uncle. 1
noun avuncularity The condition of being avuncular. 0

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < Latin avuncul(us) a mother's brother, equivalent to av(us) a forefather + *-ont- + *-l(os) diminutive suffix (cf. uncle) + -ar1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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