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irresistibility

ir·re·sist·i·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ir-i-zis-tuh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪr ɪˈzɪs tə bəl/
    • /ˈɪ.rɪ.ˌzɪ.stə.ˈbɪ.lɪ.tɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ir-i-zis-tuh-buh l]
    • /ˌɪr ɪˈzɪs tə bəl/

Definitions of irresistibility word

  • adjective irresistibility not resistible; incapable of being resisted or withstood: an irresistible impulse. 1
  • adjective irresistibility lovable, especially calling forth feelings of protective love: an irresistible puppy. 1
  • adjective irresistibility enticing; tempting to possess: an irresistible necklace. 1
  • noun irresistibility an irresistible person or thing. 1
  • noun irresistibility The quality of being irresistible. 1

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Origin of irresistibility

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word irresistibilis, dating back to 1590-1600. See ir-2, resistible

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Parts of speech for Irresistibility

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

irresistibility popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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.

irresistibility usage trend in Literature

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