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- [kuh m-pel]
- /kəmˈpɛl/
- /kəmpˈelənt/
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- [kuh m-pel]
- /kəmˈpɛl/
Definitions of compellent word
- verb with object compellent to force or drive, especially to a course of action: His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him. 1
- verb with object compellent to secure or bring about by force. 1
- verb with object compellent to force to submit; subdue. 1
- verb with object compellent to overpower. 1
- verb with object compellent Archaic. to drive together; unite by force; herd. 1
- verb without object compellent to use force. 1
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Origin of compellent
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English compellen (< Anglo-French) < Latin compellere to crowd, force, equivalent to com- com- + pellere to push, drive
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Parts of speech for Compellent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
compellent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
compellent usage trend in Literature
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