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- [in-ter-nee-seen, -sahyn, -nes-een, -nes-ahyn]
- /ˌɪn tərˈni sin, -saɪn, -ˈnɛs in, -ˈnɛs aɪn/
- /ˌɪn.təˈniː.saɪn/
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- [in-ter-nee-seen, -sahyn, -nes-een, -nes-ahyn]
- /ˌɪn tərˈni sin, -saɪn, -ˈnɛs in, -ˈnɛs aɪn/
Definitions of internecine word
- adjective internecine of or relating to conflict or struggle within a group: an internecine feud among proxy holders. 1
- adjective internecine mutually destructive. 1
- adjective internecine characterized by great slaughter; deadly. 1
- noun internecine Destructive to both sides in a conflict. 1
- adjective internecine An internecine conflict, war, or quarrel is one which takes place between opposing groups within a country or organization. 0
- adjective internecine mutually destructive or ruinous; maiming both or all sides 0
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Origin of internecine
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin internecīnus, internecīvus murderous, equivalent to internec(āre) to kill out, exterminate (inter- inter- + necāre to kill) + -īnus -ine1, -īvus -ive
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Parts of speech for Internecine
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internecine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
internecine usage trend in Literature
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adj internecine
- civil — You use civil to describe events that happen within a country and that involve the different groups of people in it.
- domestic — of or relating to the home, the household, household affairs, or the family: domestic pleasures.
- internal — situated or existing in the interior of something; interior.
- fratricidal — a person who kills his or her brother.
- deadly — If something is deadly, it is likely or able to cause someone's death, or has already caused someone's death.
adjective internecine
- inner — situated within or farther within; interior: an inner door.
- destructive — Something that is destructive causes or is capable of causing great damage, harm, or injury.
- devastating — If you describe something as devastating, you are emphasizing that it is very harmful or damaging.
- decimating — Present participle of decimate.
- injurious — harmful, hurtful, or detrimental, as in effect: injurious eating habits.
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