laodicean

La·od·i·ce·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ley-od-uh-see-uh n, ley-uh-duh-]
- /leɪˌɒd əˈsi ən, ˌleɪ ə də-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ley-od-uh-see-uh n, ley-uh-duh-]
- /leɪˌɒd əˈsi ən, ˌleɪ ə də-/

Definitions of laodicean word

adjective laodicean lukewarm or indifferent, especially in religion, as were the early Christians of Laodicea. 1
noun laodicean a person who is lukewarm or indifferent, especially in religion. 1
adjective laodicean lukewarm and indifferent, esp in religious matters 0
noun laodicean a person having a lukewarm attitude towards religious matters 0
adjective laodicean of Laodicea 0
adjective laodicean indifferent or lukewarm in religion 0

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Origin of laodicean

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15; Laodice(a) + -an

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Parts of speech for Laodicean

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laodicean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% 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.

laodicean usage trend in Literature

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