Transcription
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- [fawrth, fohrth klas, klahs]
- /fɔrθ, foʊrθ klæs, klɑs/
- /fɔːθ klɑːs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fawrth, fohrth klas, klahs]
- /fɔrθ, foʊrθ klæs, klɑs/
Definitions of fourth-class word
- adjective fourth-class of, relating to, or designated as a class next below third, as for mailing, shipping, etc. 1
- adverb fourth-class as fourth-class matter; by fourth-class mail: Send it fourth-class. 1
- noun fourth-class (in the U.S. Postal Service) the class of mail consisting of merchandise weighing one pound or more, including parcel post and all first-, second-, or third-class matter weighing 8 ounces (227 grams) or more and not sealed against inspection. 1
- adjective fourth-class of or relating to mail that is carried at the lowest rate 0
- adverb fourth-class by fourth-class mail 0
- adjective fourth-class of the class, rank, excellence, etc. next below the third 0
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Origin of fourth-class
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1860-65
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Parts of speech for Fourth-class
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fourth-class popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.
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