condolent

con·do·lent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-doh-luh nt]
- /kənˈdoʊ lənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-doh-luh nt]
- /kənˈdoʊ lənt/

Definitions of condolent word

adjective condolent expressing sympathy to a bereaved person 3
adjective condolent feeling or expressing sorrow, sympathy, compassion, or the like. 1
noun condolent Of or pertaining to condolence. 1
adjective condolent compassionate. 0

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Origin of condolent

First appearance:

before 1480

One of the 25% oldest English words

First recorded in 1480-90, condolent is from the Late Latin word condolent- (stem of condolēns, present participle of condolēre). See condole, -ent

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Parts of speech for Condolent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Condolent

condolent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

condolent usage trend in Literature

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