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- [koh-puh-set-ik, -see-tik]
- /ˌkoʊ pəˈsɛt ɪk, -ˈsi tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koh-puh-set-ik, -see-tik]
- /ˌkoʊ pəˈsɛt ɪk, -ˈsi tɪk/
Definitions of copacetic word
- adjective copacetic very good; excellent; completely satisfactory 3
- adjective copacetic good, excellent, fine, etc. 3
- adjective copacetic fine; completely satisfactory; OK. 1
- noun copacetic In excellent order. 1
- adjective copacetic (US) Fine, excellent, OK. 0
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Origin of copacetic
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
1915-20, Americanism; of obscure origin; popular attributions of the word to Louisiana French, Italian, Hebrew, etc., lack supporting evidence
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Parts of speech for Copacetic
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copacetic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for copacetic
adj copacetic
- fair — free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision; a fair judge.
- decent — Decent is used to describe something which is considered to be of an acceptable standard or quality.
- sufficient — adequate for the purpose; enough: sufficient proof; sufficient protection.
- respectable — worthy of respect or esteem; estimable; worthy: a respectable citizen.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
adjective copacetic
- cosy — A house or room that is cosy is comfortable and warm.
- favourable — Pleasing, encouraging or approving.
- delicious — very enjoyable; delightful
- appetising — (mostly, British) alternative spelling of appetizing.
- savoury — pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma.
Antonyms for copacetic
adj copacetic
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- insufficient — not sufficient; lacking in what is necessary or required: an insufficient answer.
- intolerable — not tolerable; unendurable; insufferable: intolerable pain.
- inadequate — not adequate or sufficient; inept or unsuitable.
- disturbing — upsetting or disquieting; dismaying: a disturbing increase in the crime rate.
adjective copacetic
- unsavoury — not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
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