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frankensteinian

Frank·en·stein
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [frang-kuh n-stahyn]
    • /ˈfræŋ kənˌstaɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [frang-kuh n-stahyn]
    • /ˈfræŋ kənˌstaɪn/

Definitions of frankensteinian word

  • noun frankensteinian a person who creates a monster or a destructive agency that cannot be controlled or that brings about the creator's ruin. 1
  • noun frankensteinian Also called Frankenstein monster. the monster or destructive agency itself. 1
  • adjective frankensteinian Of or pertaining to Mary Shelley's fictional Frankenstein, who created a monster from human remains. 0
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Origin of frankensteinian

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; after a character in Mary Shelley's novel of the same name (1818)

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Parts of speech for Frankensteinian

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frankensteinian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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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