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discoverture

dis·cov·er·ture
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-kuhv-er-cher]
    • /dɪsˈkʌv ər tʃər/
    • /dɪskˈʌvətʃə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-kuhv-er-cher]
    • /dɪsˈkʌv ər tʃər/

Definitions of discoverture word

  • noun discoverture the state of being discovert; freedom from coverture. 1
  • noun discoverture (Obsolete (No longer in use)) discovery. 0
  • noun discoverture (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (law) A state of being released from coverture; freedom of a woman from the coverture of a husband. 0
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Origin of discoverture

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; discovert + -ure

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Parts of speech for Discoverture

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Discoverture

discoverture popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.

discoverture usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for discoverture

noun discoverture

  • coverture — the condition or status of a married woman considered as being under the protection and influence of her husband
Just one Antonym for discoverture

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