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- [kuh n-sin-i-tee]
- /kənˈsɪn ɪ ti/
- /kənsˈɪnɪti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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.
- tune — Thomas 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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