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crosscurrent

cross·cur·rent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kraws-kur-uh nt, -kuhr-, kros-]
    • /ˈkrɔsˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr-, ˈkrɒs-/
    • /ˈkrɒ.skʌ.rənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kraws-kur-uh nt, -kuhr-, kros-]
    • /ˈkrɔsˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr-, ˈkrɒs-/

Definitions of crosscurrent word

  • noun crosscurrent a current in a river or sea flowing across another current 3
  • noun crosscurrent a conflicting tendency moving counter to the usual trend 3
  • noun crosscurrent a current flowing at an angle to the main current 3
  • noun crosscurrent an opposing opinion, influence, or tendency 3
  • noun crosscurrent a current, as in a stream, moving across the main current. 1
  • noun crosscurrent Often, crosscurrents. a conflicting tendency or movement. 1
See all 11 definitions of crosscurrent

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Origin of crosscurrent

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; cross- + current

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Parts of speech for Crosscurrent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Crosscurrent

crosscurrent 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.
According to our data about 68% 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.

crosscurrent usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for crosscurrent

noun crosscurrent

  • atmosphere — A planet's atmosphere is the layer of air or other gases around it.
  • undertow — the seaward, subsurface flow or draft of water from waves breaking on a beach.
  • intimation — the act of intimating, or making known indirectly.
  • hint — an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue: Give me a hint as to his identity.
  • undertone — a low or subdued tone: to speak in undertones.
All 30 Synonyms of crosscurrent

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