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concinnity

con·cin·ni·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-sin-i-tee]
    • /kənˈsɪn ɪ ti/
    • /kənsˈɪnɪti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-sin-i-tee]
    • /kənˈsɪn ɪ ti/

Definitions of concinnity word

  • noun concinnity a harmonious arrangement of parts, esp in literary works, speeches, etc 3
  • noun concinnity a skillful arrangement of parts; harmony; elegance, esp. of literary style 3
  • noun plural concinnity Rhetoric. a close harmony of tone as well as logic among the elements of a discourse. an instance of this. 1
  • noun plural concinnity any harmonious adaptation of parts. 1
  • noun concinnity The skillful and harmonious arrangement or fitting together of the different parts of something. 1
  • noun concinnity (music) The harmonious reinforcement of the various parts of a work of art. 0

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Origin of concinnity

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin concinnitās, equivalent to concinn(us) concinnous + -itās -ity

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Parts of speech for Concinnity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

concinnity popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.

concinnity usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for concinnity

noun concinnity

  • arrangement — Arrangements are plans and preparations which you make so that something will happen or be possible.
  • unity — the state of being one; oneness.
  • melody — musical sounds in agreeable succession or arrangement.
  • composition — When you talk about the composition of something, you are referring to the way in which its various parts are put together and arranged.
  • tuneThomas James ("Tommy") born 1939, U.S. dancer, choreographer, actor, singer, and director.

Antonyms for concinnity

noun concinnity

  • discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
  • disharmony — lack of harmony; discord.
  • clash — When people clash, they fight, argue, or disagree with each other.
  • fighting — fit to fight: a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.
  • disproportion — lack of proportion; lack of proper relationship in size, number, etc.: architectural disproportions.

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