chekhovian

Che·khov·i·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [che-koh-vee-uh n, -kaw-fee-, -kof-ee-; chek-aw-fee-uh n, -of-ee-]
- /tʃɛˈkoʊ vi ən, -ˈkɔ fi-, -ˈkɒf i-; ˈtʃɛk ɔ fi ən, -ɒf i-/
- /tʃekhˈəʊviən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [che-koh-vee-uh n, -kaw-fee-, -kof-ee-; chek-aw-fee-uh n, -of-ee-]
- /tʃɛˈkoʊ vi ən, -ˈkɔ fi-, -ˈkɒf i-; ˈtʃɛk ɔ fi ən, -ɒf i-/

Definitions of chekhovian word

adjective chekhovian of, relating to, or characteristic of Anton Chekhov or his writings, especially as they are evocative of a mood of introspection and frustration. 1
adjective chekhovian Of or pertaining to Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860-1904) or his writings. 0

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Origin of chekhovian

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; Chekhov + -ian

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Parts of speech for Chekhovian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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chekhovian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.