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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-rizh-uh n]
- /dɪˈrɪʒ ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-rizh-uh n]
- /dɪˈrɪʒ ən/
Definitions of derisible word
- adjective derisible subject to or deserving of derision; ridiculous 3
- noun derisible ridicule; mockery: The inept performance elicited derision from the audience. 1
- noun derisible an object of ridicule. 1
- adjective derisible Deserving derision. 0
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Origin of derisible
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English derisioun < Old French derision < Late Latin dērīsiōn- (stem of dērīsiō), equivalent to Latin dērīs(us) mocked (past participle of dērīdēre; see deride) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Derisible
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derisible 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.
derisible usage trend in Literature
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adjective derisible
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
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