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deprivative

de·prive
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-prahyv]
    • /dɪˈpraɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dih-prahyv]
    • /dɪˈpraɪv/

Definitions of deprivative word

  • adjective deprivative of, relating to, or causing deprivation 3
  • verb with object deprivative to remove or withhold something from the enjoyment or possession of (a person or persons): to deprive a man of life; to deprive a baby of candy. 1
  • verb with object deprivative to remove from ecclesiastical office. 1

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Origin of deprivative

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English depriven < Anglo-French, Old French depriver < Medieval Latin dēprīvāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + prīvāre to deprive (prīv(us) private + -āre infinitive suffix)

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Parts of speech for Deprivative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

deprivative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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.

deprivative usage trend in Literature

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