incivil

in·ci·vil·i·ty

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-suh-vil-i-tee]
- /ˌɪn səˈvɪl ɪ ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-suh-vil-i-tee]
- /ˌɪn səˈvɪl ɪ ti/

Definitions of incivil word

noun plural incivil the quality or condition of being uncivil; discourteous behavior or treatment. 1
noun plural incivil an uncivil act. 1
noun incivil (rare) Displaying a lack of courtesy; rude, impolite. 1
adjective incivil (rare) Uncivilized, barbarous. 0

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Origin of incivil

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

From the Late Latin word incīvīlitās, dating back to 1575-85. See in-3, civility

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Parts of speech for Incivil

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determiner

exclamation

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incivil popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

incivil usage trend in Literature

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