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- [kap-tuh n-see]
- /ˈkæp tən si/
- /ˈkæp.tən.si/
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- [kap-tuh n-see]
- /ˈkæp tən si/
Definitions of captaincy word
- uncountable noun captaincy The captaincy of a team is the position of being captain. 3
- noun plural captaincy the office or rank of a captain. 1
- noun plural captaincy a district or area administered by a captain. 1
- noun plural captaincy the ability of a captain; captainship. 1
- noun captaincy The rank or status of a captain. 1
- noun captaincy position or role of captain 1
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Origin of captaincy
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; captain + -cy
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Parts of speech for Captaincy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
captaincy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
captaincy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for captaincy
noun captaincy
- governorship — the duties, term in office, etc., of a governor.
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