Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fyoo-ji-tiv]
- /ˈfyu dʒɪ tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fyoo-ji-tiv]
- /ˈfyu dʒɪ tɪv/
Definitions of fugitivity word
- noun fugitivity a person who is fleeing, from prosecution, intolerable circumstances, etc.; a runaway: a fugitive from justice; a fugitive from a dictatorial regime. 1
- adjective fugitivity having taken flight, or run away: a fugitive slave. 1
- adjective fugitivity fleeting; transitory; elusive: fugitive thoughts that could not be formulated. 1
- adjective fugitivity Fine Arts. changing color as a result of exposure to light and chemical substances present in the atmosphere, in other pigments, or in the medium. 1
- adjective fugitivity dealing with subjects of passing interest, as writings; ephemeral: fugitive essays. 1
- adjective fugitivity wandering, roving, or vagabond: a fugitive carnival. 1
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Origin of fugitivity
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Latin fugitīvus fleeing, equivalent to fugit(us) (past participle of fugere to flee) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English fugitif < Old French
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Parts of speech for Fugitivity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fugitivity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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.
fugitivity usage trend in Literature
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