chaster

chaste

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cheyst]
- /tʃeɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [cheyst]
- /tʃeɪst/

Definitions of chaster word

adjective chaster refraining from sexual intercourse that is regarded as contrary to morality or religion; virtuous. 1
adjective chaster virgin. 1
adjective chaster not engaging in sexual relations; celibate. 1
adjective chaster free from obscenity; decent: chaste conversation. 1
adjective chaster undefiled or stainless: chaste, white snow. 1
adjective chaster pure in style; not excessively ornamented; simple. 1

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Origin of chaster

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Latin castus clean, pure, chaste

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Parts of speech for Chaster

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Chaster

chaster popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

chaster usage trend in Literature

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