coming-out

com·ing-out

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhm-ing out]
- /ˈkʌm ɪŋ aʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhm-ing out]
- /ˈkʌm ɪŋ aʊt/

Definitions of coming-out word

noun coming-out a debut into society, especially a formal debut by a debutante. 1
noun coming-out an acknowledgment of one's homosexuality, either to oneself or publicly. 1

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Origin of coming-out

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; noun use of verb phrase come out; see -ing1

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Parts of speech for Coming-out

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Coming-out

coming-out popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

Synonyms for coming-out

noun coming-out

debut — The debut of a performer or sports player is their first public performance, appearance, or recording.
coming out — the declaration that one is gay

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