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modus vivendi

mo·dus vi·ven·di
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [moh-duh s vi-ven-dee, -dahy]
    • /ˈmoʊ dəs vɪˈvɛn di, -daɪ/
    • /ˈmodəs vɪ.ˈven.di/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [moh-duh s vi-ven-dee, -dahy]
    • /ˈmoʊ dəs vɪˈvɛn di, -daɪ/

Definitions of modus vivendi words

  • noun plural modus vivendi manner of living; way of life; lifestyle. 1
  • noun plural modus vivendi a temporary arrangement between persons or parties pending a settlement of matters in debate. 1
  • singular noun modus vivendi A modus vivendi is an arrangement which allows people who have different attitudes to live or work together. 0
  • noun modus vivendi a working arrangement between conflicting interests; practical compromise 0
  • noun modus vivendi a way of living or of getting along 0
  • noun modus vivendi a temporary agreement in a dispute pending final settlement; compromise 0
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Origin of modus vivendi

First appearance:

before 1875
One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80, modus vivendi is from the Latin word modus vivendī mode of living

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Parts of speech for Modus vivendi

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Modus vivendi

modus vivendi popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% 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.

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Synonyms for modus vivendi

noun modus vivendi

  • lifestyle — the habits, attitudes, tastes, moral standards, economic level, etc., that together constitute the mode of living of an individual or group.
Just one Synonym for modus vivendi

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