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- [im-pri-keyt]
- /ˈɪm prɪˌkeɪt/
- /ˈɪm.prɪk.eɪ.tə.rɪ/
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- [im-pri-keyt]
- /ˈɪm prɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of imprecatory word
- verb with object imprecatory to invoke or call down (evil or curses), as upon a person. 1
- noun imprecatory That imprecates. 1
- adjective imprecatory that invokes evil. 0
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Origin of imprecatory
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin imprecātus past participle of imprecārī to invoke, pray to or for, equivalent to im- im-1 + prec- pray + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Imprecatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imprecatory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
imprecatory usage trend in Literature
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adjective imprecatory
- precatory — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or expressing entreaty or supplication: precatory overtures.
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