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- [koh-urs]
- /koʊˈɜrs/
- /kəʊ.ˈɜː.sɪbl/
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- [koh-urs]
- /koʊˈɜrs/
Definitions of coercible word
- verb with object coercible to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition: They coerced him into signing the document. 1
- verb with object coercible to bring about through the use of force or other forms of compulsion; exact: to coerce obedience. 1
- verb with object coercible to dominate or control, especially by exploiting fear, anxiety, etc.: The state is based on successfully coercing the individual. 1
- noun coercible Susceptible to coercion. 1
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Origin of coercible
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin coercēre to hold in, restrain, equivalent to co- co- + -ercēre, combining form of arcēre to keep in, keep away, akin to arca ark
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Parts of speech for Coercible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coercible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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