deforciant

de·for·ciant

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-fawr-shuh nt, -fohr-]
- /dɪˈfɔr ʃənt, -ˈfoʊr-/
- /dɪfˈɔːʃiənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-fawr-shuh nt, -fohr-]
- /dɪˈfɔr ʃənt, -ˈfoʊr-/

Definitions of deforciant word

noun deforciant a person who wrongfully withholds something from someone by force 3
noun deforciant a person who deforces another or another's property 3
noun deforciant a person who deforces the rightful owner. 1
noun deforciant (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (Britain, law) One who keeps out of possession the rightful owner of an estate. 0
noun deforciant (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (Britain, law) One against whom a fictitious action of fine was brought. 0

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Origin of deforciant

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English deforciaunt < Anglo-French, present participle of deforcer. See deforce, -ant

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Parts of speech for Deforciant

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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deforciant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

deforciant usage trend in Literature

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