hecticly

hec·tic

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-tik]
- /ˈhɛk tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-tik]
- /ˈhɛk tɪk/

Definitions of hecticly word

adjective hecticly characterized by intense agitation, excitement, confused and rapid movement, etc.: The week before the trip was hectic and exhausting. 1
adverb hecticly in a hectic manner 0
adverb hecticly Alternative form of hectically. 0

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Origin of hecticly

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin hecticus < Greek hektikós habitual, consumptive, adj. corresponding to héxis possession, state, habit, equivalent to *hech-, base of échein to have + -sis -sis; see -tic; replacing Middle English etyk < Middle French

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Parts of speech for Hecticly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hecticly

hecticly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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.

hecticly usage trend in Literature

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