culpably

cul·pa·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuhl-puh-buh l]
- /ˈkʌl pə bəl/
- /ˈkʌl.pə.bli/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuhl-puh-buh l]
- /ˈkʌl pə bəl/

Definitions of culpably word

adjective culpably deserving blame or censure; blameworthy. 1
noun culpably In a culpable manner. 1

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Origin of culpably

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English < Latin culpābilis, equivalent to culpā(re) to hold liable (derivative of culpa blame) + -bilis -ble; replacing Middle English coupable < Middle French < Latin as above

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Parts of speech for Culpably

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Culpably

culpably popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% 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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Synonyms for culpably

adverb culpably

guiltily — having committed an offense, crime, violation, or wrong, especially against moral or penal law; justly subject to a certain accusation or penalty; culpable: The jury found her guilty of murder.
sinfully — characterized by, guilty of, or full of sin; wicked: a sinful life.

All 2 Synonyms of culpably