grundyism

Grun·dy·ism

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gruhn-dee-iz-uh m]
- /ˈgrʌn diˌɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gruhn-dee-iz-uh m]
- /ˈgrʌn diˌɪz əm/

Definitions of grundyism word

noun grundyism a prudish adherence to conventionality, especially in personal behavior. 1
noun grundyism (lowercase) an instance of such prudishness. 1

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Origin of grundyism

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; Grundy + -ism

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Parts of speech for Grundyism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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grundyism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

grundyism usage trend in Literature

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