moratoria

mor·a·to·ri·um

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mawr-uh-tawr-ee-uh m, -tohr-, mor-]
- /ˌmɔr əˈtɔr i əm, -ˈtoʊr-, ˌmɒr-/
- /ˌmɒ.rə.ˈtɔː.rɪə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mawr-uh-tawr-ee-uh m, -tohr-, mor-]
- /ˌmɔr əˈtɔr i əm, -ˈtoʊr-, ˌmɒr-/

Definitions of moratoria word

noun plural moratoria a suspension of activity: a moratorium on the testing of nuclear weapons. 1
noun plural moratoria a legally authorized period to delay payment of money due or the performance of some other legal obligation, as in an emergency. 1
noun plural moratoria an authorized period of delay or waiting. 1
noun moratoria Plural form of moratorium. 1

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Origin of moratoria

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < New Latin, Late Latin morātōrium, noun use of neuter of morātōrius moratory

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Parts of speech for Moratoria

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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moratoria popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% 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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