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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-vurt, dahy-]
- /dɪˈvɜrt, daɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-vurt, dahy-]
- /dɪˈvɜrt, daɪ-/
Definitions of divertible word
- verb with object divertible to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect. 1
- verb with object divertible British. to route (traffic) on a detour. 1
- verb with object divertible to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc. 1
- verb without object divertible to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations. 1
- noun divertible Capable of being diverted. 1
- verb with object divertible to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse. 0
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Origin of divertible
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin dīvertere, equivalent to dī- di-2 + vertere to turn
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Parts of speech for Divertible
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
divertible popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
divertible usage trend in Literature
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