domesticity

do·mes·tic·i·ty

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [doh-me-stis-i-tee]
- /ˌdoʊ mɛˈstɪs ɪ ti/
- /ˌdəʊ.mesˈtɪs.ɪ.ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doh-me-stis-i-tee]
- /ˌdoʊ mɛˈstɪs ɪ ti/

Definitions of domesticity word

noun plural domesticity the state of being domestic; domestic or home life. 1
noun plural domesticity a domestic or household act, activity, duty, or chore. 1
noun domesticity home life 1
uncountable noun domesticity Domesticity is the state of being at home with your family. 0
noun domesticity devotion to or familiarity with home life 0
noun domesticity a domestic duty, matter, or condition 0

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Origin of domesticity

First appearance:

before 1715

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1715-25; domestic + -ity

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Parts of speech for Domesticity

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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domesticity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.

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Synonyms for domesticity

noun domesticity

domestication — to convert (animals, plants, etc.) to domestic uses; tame.
creature comforts — Creature comforts are the things that you need to feel comfortable in a place, for example good food and modern equipment.

All 2 Synonyms of domesticity