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lycanthropic

ly·can·thro·py
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-kan-thruh-pee]
    • /laɪˈkæn θrə pi/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lahy-kan-thruh-pee]
    • /laɪˈkæn θrə pi/

Definitions of lycanthropic word

  • noun lycanthropic a delusion in which one imagines oneself to be a wolf or other wild animal. 1
  • noun lycanthropic the supposed or fabled assumption of the appearance of a wolf by a human being. 1
  • noun lycanthropic Of or pertaining to lycanthropy. 1
  • adjective lycanthropic Of or pertaining to lycanthropes. 0
See all 4 definitions of lycanthropic

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Origin of lycanthropic

First appearance:

before 1575
One of the 34% oldest English words
From the Greek word lykanthrōpía, dating back to 1575-85. See lycanthrope, -y3

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Parts of speech for Lycanthropic

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Full grammatical hierarchy of Lycanthropic

lycanthropic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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.

lycanthropic usage trend in Literature

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