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delinquently

de·lin·quent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-ling-kwuh nt]
    • /dɪˈlɪŋ kwənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-ling-kwuh nt]
    • /dɪˈlɪŋ kwənt/

Definitions of delinquently word

  • adjective delinquently failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense. 1
  • adjective delinquently (of an account, tax, debt, etc.) past due; overdue. 1
  • adjective delinquently of or relating to delinquents or delinquency: delinquent attitudes. 1
  • noun delinquently a person who is delinquent. 1
  • noun delinquently juvenile delinquent. 1
  • noun delinquently In a delinquent manner. 1
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Origin of delinquently

First appearance:

before 1475
One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Latin dēlinquent-; see delinquency

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Parts of speech for Delinquently

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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delinquently popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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 delinquently

adverb delinquently

  • roguishly — pertaining to, characteristic of, or acting like a rogue; knavish or rascally.
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