cessative

ces·sa·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ses-uh-tiv, se-sey-]
- /ˈsɛs ə tɪv, sɛˈseɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ses-uh-tiv, se-sey-]
- /ˈsɛs ə tɪv, sɛˈseɪ-/

Definition of cessative word

adjective cessative (of a verbal form or aspect) expressing cessation. 1

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Parts of speech for Cessative

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Cessative

cessative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

cessative usage trend in Literature

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