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- US Pronunciation
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- [kroo-suh-vur-buh-list]
- /ˌkru səˈvɜr bə lɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kroo-suh-vur-buh-list]
- /ˌkru səˈvɜr bə lɪst/
Definitions of cruciverbalist word
- noun cruciverbalist a crossword puzzle enthusiast 3
- noun cruciverbalist a designer or aficionado of crossword puzzles. 1
- noun cruciverbalist A person who constructs crosswords. 1
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Origin of cruciverbalist
First appearance:
before 1975 One of the 1% newest English words
1975-80; < Latin cruci‐, stem of crux cross + verbalist
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Parts of speech for Cruciverbalist
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cruciverbalist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
cruciverbalist usage trend in Literature
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