carbuncular

car·bun·cu·lar

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-buhng-kyuh-ler]
- /kɑrˈbʌŋ kyə lər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-buhng-kyuh-ler]
- /kɑrˈbʌŋ kyə lər/

Definitions of carbuncular word

adjective carbuncular of, relating to, or resembling a carbuncle, especially having a carbuncle or a red and inflamed area. 1
noun carbuncular Of, pertaining to, or resembling a carbuncle. 1

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Origin of carbuncular

First appearance:

before 1730

One of the 48% newest English words

1730-40; < Latin carbuncul(us) (see carbuncle) + -ar1

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Parts of speech for Carbuncular

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Carbuncular

carbuncular popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

carbuncular usage trend in Literature

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