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- [pri-skrahyb]
- /prɪˈskraɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pri-skrahyb]
- /prɪˈskraɪb/
Definitions of misprescribe word
- verb with object misprescribe to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin. 1
- verb with object misprescribe Medicine/Medical. to designate or order the use of (a medicine, remedy, treatment, etc.). 1
- verb without object misprescribe to lay down rules; direct; dictate. 1
- verb without object misprescribe Medicine/Medical. to designate remedies, treatment, etc., to be used. 1
- verb without object misprescribe Law. to claim a right or title by virtue of long use and enjoyment; make a prescriptive claim. (usually followed by for or to). 1
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Origin of misprescribe
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English < Latin praescrībere to direct in writing, literally, to write before or above, equivalent to prae- pre- + scrībere to write; see scribe1, prescription
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Parts of speech for Misprescribe
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preposition
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determiner
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misprescribe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb without object misprescribe
- prescribe — to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin.
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