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fugitivity

fu·gi·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fyoo-ji-tiv]
    • /ˈfyu dʒɪ tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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