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- [mahr-shuh l]
- /ˈmɑr ʃəl/
- /ˈmɑː.ʃəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mahr-shuh l]
- /ˈmɑr ʃəl/
Definitions of martial word
- adjective martial inclined or disposed to war; warlike: The ancient Romans were a martial people. 1
- adjective martial of, suitable for, or associated with war or the armed forces: martial music. 1
- adjective martial characteristic of or befitting a warrior: a martial stride. 1
- noun martial (Marcus Valerius Martialis) a.d. 43?–104? Roman epigrammatist, born in Spain. 1
- noun martial Of or appropriate to war; warlike. 1
- abbreviation MARTIAL military 1
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Origin of martial
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Latin Mārtiālis of, belonging to Mars, equivalent to Mārti- (stem of Mārs) + -ālis -al1
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Parts of speech for Martial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
martial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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".
martial usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for martial
adj martial
- military — of, for, or pertaining to the army or armed forces, often as distinguished from the navy: from civilian to military life.
- belligerent — A belligerent person is hostile and aggressive.
- hostile — of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- bellicose — You use bellicose to refer to aggressive actions or behaviour that are likely to start an argument or a fight.
adjective martial
- paramilitary — noting or pertaining to an organization operating as, in place of, or as a supplement to a regular military force: a paramilitary police unit.
- fighting — fit to fight: a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.
- fierce — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
- antagonistic — If a person is antagonistic to someone or something, they show hatred or dislike towards them.
Antonyms for martial
adj martial
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- civil — You use civil to describe events that happen within a country and that involve the different groups of people in it.
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