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ignobility

ig·no·ble
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ig-noh-buh l]
    • /ɪgˈnoʊ bəl/
    • /ɪɡnəʊbˈɪlɪti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ig-noh-buh l]
    • /ɪgˈnoʊ bəl/

Definitions of ignobility word

  • adjective ignobility of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes. 1
  • adjective ignobility of low grade or quality; inferior. 1
  • adjective ignobility not noble; of humble descent or rank. 1
  • adjective ignobility Falconry. noting any hawk with short wings that chases or rakes after the quarry. 1
  • noun ignobility The state or condition of being ignoble. 1

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Origin of ignobility

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin ignōbilis unknown, inglorious, equivalent to in- in-3 + OL gnōbilis (Latin nōbilis) noble

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Parts of speech for Ignobility

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ignobility popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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.

ignobility usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ignobility

noun ignobility

  • baseness — morally low; without estimable personal qualities; dishonorable; meanspirited; selfish; cowardly.

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