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- [ih-feys]
- /ɪˈfeɪs/
- /ɪˈfeɪsəbl /
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- [ih-feys]
- /ɪˈfeɪs/
Definitions of effaceable word
- verb with object effaceable to wipe out; do away with; expunge: to efface one's unhappy memories. 1
- verb with object effaceable to rub out, erase, or obliterate (outlines, traces, inscriptions, etc.). 1
- verb with object effaceable to make (oneself) inconspicuous; withdraw (oneself) modestly or shyly. 1
- noun effaceable Capable of being effaced. 1
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Origin of effaceable
First appearance:
before 1480 One of the 25% oldest English words
From the Middle French word effacer, dating back to 1480-90. See ef-, face
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Parts of speech for Effaceable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
effaceable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
effaceable usage trend in Literature
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