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- [juhs-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ/
- /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [juhs-tuh-fahy]
- /ˈdʒʌs təˌfaɪ/
Definitions of justified word
- verb with object justified to show (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right: The end does not always justify the means. 1
- verb with object justified to defend or uphold as warranted or well-grounded: Don't try to justify his rudeness. 1
- verb with object justified Theology. to declare innocent or guiltless; absolve; acquit. 1
- verb with object justified Printing. to make (a line of type) a desired length by spacing the words and letters, especially so that full lines in a column have even margins both on the left and on the right. to level and square (a strike). 1
- verb without object justified Law. to show a satisfactory reason or excuse for something done. to qualify as bail or surety. 1
- verb without object justified Printing. (of a line of type) to fit exactly into a desired length. 1
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Origin of justified
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English justifien < Old French justifier < Late Latin jūstificāre, equivalent to Latin jūsti- (combining form of jūstus just1) + -ficāre -fy
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Parts of speech for Justified
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
justified popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
justified usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for justified
adjective justified
- defensible — An opinion, system, or action that is defensible is one that people can argue is right or good.
- right — in accordance with what is good, proper, or just: right conduct.
- acceptable — Acceptable activities and situations are those that most people approve of or consider to be normal.
- correct — If something is correct, it is in accordance with the facts and has no mistakes.
- reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
Antonyms for justified
adjective justified
- unwarranted — authorization, sanction, or justification.
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