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- [ih-feet]
- /ɪˈfit/
- /ɪ.ˈfiːt.nəs/
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- [ih-feet]
- /ɪˈfit/
Definitions of effeteness word
- adjective effeteness lacking in wholesome vigor; degenerate; decadent: an effete, overrefined society. 1
- adjective effeteness exhausted of vigor or energy; worn out: an effete political force. 1
- adjective effeteness unable to produce; sterile. 1
- noun effeteness The property of being effete. 1
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Origin of effeteness
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
1615-25; < Latin effēta exhausted from bearing, equivalent to ef- ef- + fēta having brought forth, feminine past participle of lost v.; see fetus
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Parts of speech for Effeteness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
effeteness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.
effeteness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for effeteness
noun effeteness
- incapacity — lack of ability, qualification, or strength; incapability.
- languor — lack of energy or vitality; sluggishness.
- inadequacy — Also, inadequateness [in-ad-i-kwit-nis] /ɪnˈæd ɪ kwɪt nɪs/ (Show IPA). the state or condition of being inadequate; insufficiency.
- flimsy — without material strength or solidity: a flimsy fabric; a flimsy structure.
- frail — having delicate health; not robust; weak: My grandfather is rather frail now.
Antonyms for effeteness
noun effeteness
- sufficiency — the state or fact of being sufficient; adequacy.
- vigor — active strength or force.
- healthiness — possessing or enjoying good health or a sound and vigorous mentality: a healthy body; a healthy mind.
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
- effectiveness — adequate to accomplish a purpose; producing the intended or expected result: effective teaching methods; effective steps toward peace.
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