deontic

de·on·tic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-on-tik]
- /diˈɒn tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-on-tik]
- /diˈɒn tɪk/

Definitions of deontic word

adjective deontic of or relating to such ethical concepts as obligation and permissibility 3
adjective deontic designating the branch of modal logic that deals with the formalization of these concepts 3
adjective deontic of or relating to duty and moral obligation as ethical concepts. 1
noun deontic Of or relating to duty and obligation as ethical concepts. 1
adjective deontic (ethics, linguistics) Pertaining to necessity, duty or obligation, or expressions conveying this. 0

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Parts of speech for Deontic

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deontic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

deontic usage trend in Literature

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