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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-zist, -sist]
- /dɪˈzɪst, -ˈsɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-zist, -sist]
- /dɪˈzɪst, -ˈsɪst/
Definition of desistence word
- verb without object desistence to cease, as from some action or proceeding; stop. 1
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Origin of desistence
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Old French desister < Latin dēsistere to leave off, equivalent to dē- de- + sistere to stand, place, akin to stāre to stand
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Parts of speech for Desistence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
desistence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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.
desistence usage trend in Literature
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