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- [met-ik]
- /ˈmɛt ɪk/
- /mˈetɪk/
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- [met-ik]
- /ˈmɛt ɪk/
Definitions of metic word
- noun metic an alien resident of an ancient Greek city who paid a tax for the right to live there. 1
- noun metic A foreigner living in an ancient Greek city who had some of the privileges of citizenship. 1
- noun metic (in ancient Greece) an alien having some rights of citizenship in the city in which he lives 0
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Origin of metic
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < Late Latin metycus, variant of metoecus < Greek métoikos emigrant, equivalent to met- met- + -oikos dwelling
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Parts of speech for Metic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
metic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
metic usage trend in Literature
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noun metic
- mimetic — characterized by, exhibiting, or of the nature of imitation or mimicry: mimetic gestures.
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