Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-strakt]
- /dɪˈstrækt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-strakt]
- /dɪˈstrækt/
Definitions of distractible word
- verb with object distractible to draw away or divert, as the mind or attention: The music distracted him from his work. 1
- verb with object distractible to disturb or trouble greatly in mind; beset: Grief distracted him. 1
- verb with object distractible to provide a pleasant diversion for; amuse; entertain: I'm bored with bridge, but golf still distracts me. 1
- verb with object distractible to separate or divide by dissension or strife. 1
- adjective distractible Obsolete. distracted. 1
- noun distractible Capable of being distracted. 1
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Origin of distractible
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin distractus (past participle of distrahere to draw apart), equivalent to dis- dis-1 + trac- (variant stem of trahere to draw) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Distractible
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distractible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
distractible usage trend in Literature
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