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- [ig-noh-buh l]
- /ɪgˈnoʊ bəl/
- /ɪɡnəʊbˈɪlɪti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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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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noun ignobility
- baseness — morally low; without estimable personal qualities; dishonorable; meanspirited; selfish; cowardly.
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