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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahy-vuhls, di-]
- /daɪˈvʌls, dɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dahy-vuhls, di-]
- /daɪˈvʌls, dɪ-/
Definitions of divulse word
- verb with object divulse to tear away or apart, as distinguished from cut or dissect. 1
- verb divulse to tear or pull apart 0
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Origin of divulse
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin dīvulsus (past participle of dīvellere), equivalent to dī- di-2 + vulsus plucked (past participle of vellere)
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Parts of speech for Divulse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
divulse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
divulse usage trend in Literature
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