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hypocrisies

hy·poc·ri·sy
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hi-pok-ruh-see]
    • /hɪˈpɒk rə si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hi-pok-ruh-see]
    • /hɪˈpɒk rə si/

Definitions of hypocrisies word

  • noun plural hypocrisies a pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc., that one does not really possess. 1
  • noun plural hypocrisies a pretense of having some desirable or publicly approved attitude. 1
  • noun plural hypocrisies an act or instance of hypocrisy. 1
  • noun hypocrisies Plural form of hypocrisy. 1
  • noun hypocrisies plural of hypocrisy. 0

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Origin of hypocrisies

First appearance:

before 1175
One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English ipocrisie < Old French < Late Latin hypocrisis < Greek hypókrisis play acting, equivalent to hypokrī́(nesthai) to play a part, explain (hypo- hypo- + krī́nein to distinguish, separate) + -sis -sis; h- (reintroduced in 16th century) < Latin and Greek

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Parts of speech for Hypocrisies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hypocrisies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% 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.

hypocrisies usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for hypocrisies

noun hypocrisies

Antonyms for hypocrisies

noun hypocrisies

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