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- [kuh n-fur]
- /kənˈfɜr/
- /kənˈfɜːrəbl /
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- [kuh n-fur]
- /kənˈfɜr/
Definitions of conferrable word
- verb without object conferrable to consult together; compare opinions; carry on a discussion or deliberation. 1
- verb with object conferrable to bestow upon as a gift, favor, honor, etc.: to confer a degree on a graduate. 1
- verb with object conferrable Obsolete. to compare. 1
- noun conferrable Capable of being conferred. 1
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Origin of conferrable
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50 for earlier sense “to summon”; 1520-30 for current senses; late Middle English conferen < Latin conferre to bring together, compare, consult with, equivalent to con- con- + ferre to carry, bear1
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Parts of speech for Conferrable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
conferrable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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