Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-trakt]
- /dɪˈtrækt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-trakt]
- /dɪˈtrækt/
Definitions of detracting word
- verb without object detracting to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed by from). 1
- verb with object detracting to draw away or divert; distract: to detract another's attention from more important issues. 1
- verb with object detracting Archaic. to take away (a part); abate: The dilapidated barn detracts charm from the landscape. 1
- noun detracting Present participle of detract. 1
- noun detracting detraction; slander. 0
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Origin of detracting
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English (< Middle French detracter) < Latin dētractus drawn away (past participle of dētrahere), equivalent to dē- de- + tractus drawn; see tract1
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Parts of speech for Detracting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
detracting 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 70% 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.
detracting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for detracting
adjective detracting
- scandalous — disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper: scandalous behavior in public.
- reproachful — full of or expressing reproach or censure: a reproachful look.
- libelous — containing, constituting, or involving a libel; maliciously defamatory.
- disadvantageous — characterized by or involving disadvantage; unfavorable; detrimental.
- cynical — If you describe someone as cynical, you mean they believe that people always act selfishly.
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