crapulence

crap·u·lent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [krap-yuh-luh nt]
- /ˈkræp yə lənt/
- /ˈkræ.pjʊ.ləns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krap-yuh-luh nt]
- /ˈkræp yə lənt/

Definitions of crapulence word

noun crapulence sickness caused by excess in drinking or eating 3
noun crapulence gross intemperance, esp. in drinking 3
adjective crapulence sick from gross excess in drinking or eating. 1
noun crapulence Sickness or indisposition caused by excessive eating or drinking. 1
noun crapulence intemperance; debauchery; excessive indulgence. 0

See all 5 definitions of crapulence

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Origin of crapulence

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Late Latin crāpulentus drunk, derivative of Latin crāpula drunkenness < Greek kraipálē drunkenness, a hangover; see -ent

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Parts of speech for Crapulence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Crapulence

crapulence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

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Synonyms for crapulence

noun crapulence

inebriety — drunkenness; intoxication.
insobriety — lack of sobriety or moderation; intemperance; drunkenness.
intemperance — excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.
inebriation — to make drunk; intoxicate.
intoxication — inebriation; drunkenness.

All 6 Synonyms of crapulence