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- [hi-pok-ruh-see]
- /hɪˈpɒk rə si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hypocrisies
noun hypocrisies
- deceits — Plural form of deceit.
- deceptions — Plural form of deception.
- dishonesties — Plural form of dishonesty.
- frauds — Plural form of fraud.
- affectations — Plural form of affectation.
Antonyms for hypocrisies
noun hypocrisies
- honesties — Plural form of honestie.
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