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- [kuhngk-tey-ter]
- /kʌŋkˈteɪ tər/
- /kʌŋktˈeɪtə/
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- [kuhngk-tey-ter]
- /kʌŋkˈteɪ tər/
Definitions of cunctator word
- noun cunctator (Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus"Cunctator") 275–203 b.c, Roman statesman and general: defeated Hannibal's army by harassment without risking a pitched battle. 1
- noun cunctator One who delays or lingers. 1
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Origin of cunctator
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
1645-55; < Latin, equivalent to cunctā(rī) to delay + -tor -tor
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Parts of speech for Cunctator
noun
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cunctator popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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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