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- [dih-trakt]
- /dɪˈtrækt/
- /dɪˈtræk.tər/
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- [dih-trakt]
- /dɪˈtrækt/
Definitions of detractors word
- verb without object detractors to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed by from). 1
- verb with object detractors to draw away or divert; distract: to detract another's attention from more important issues. 1
- verb with object detractors Archaic. to take away (a part); abate: The dilapidated barn detracts charm from the landscape. 1
- noun detractors Plural form of detractor. 1
- noun detractors plural of detractor. 0
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Origin of detractors
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 Detractors
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
detractors 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
detractors usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for detractors
noun detractors
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- analogs — (US) Plural form of analog.
- apostles — Plural form of apostle.
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