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effluxion

ef·flux
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ef-luhks]
    • /ˈɛf lʌks/
    • /ˈeflʌkʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ef-luhks]
    • /ˈɛf lʌks/

Definitions of effluxion word

  • noun effluxion outward flow, as of water. 1
  • noun effluxion something that flows out; effluence. 1
  • noun effluxion a passing or lapse of time. 1
  • noun effluxion a passing away; expiration; ending. 1
  • noun effluxion The passing of time, in particular when leading to the expiration of an agreement or contract. 1
  • noun effluxion The process of flowing out. 0

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Origin of effluxion

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Medieval Latin effluxus, equivalent to Latin ef- ef- + fluc-, variant stem of fluere to flow + -sus, for -tus suffix of v. action

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Parts of speech for Effluxion

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

effluxion popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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.

effluxion usage trend in Literature

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