forinstance

for-in·stance

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fer-in-stuh ns]
- /fərˈɪn stəns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fer-in-stuh ns]
- /fərˈɪn stəns/

Definitions of forinstance word

noun forinstance a case or occurrence of anything: fresh instances of oppression. 1
noun forinstance an example put forth in proof or illustration: to cite a few instances. 1
noun forinstance Law. the institution and prosecution of a case. 1
noun forinstance Archaic. urgency in speech or action. 1
noun forinstance Obsolete. an impelling motive. 1
verb with object forinstance to cite as an instance or example. 1

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Origin of forinstance

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English < Latin instantia presence, urgency (Medieval Latin: case, example). See instant, -ance

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Parts of speech for Forinstance

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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forinstance popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

forinstance usage trend in Literature

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