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- [nek-tair-ee-uh s]
- /nɛkˈtɛər i əs/
- /nektˈeəriən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nek-tair-ee-uh s]
- /nɛkˈtɛər i əs/
Definitions of nectarean word
- adjective nectarean of the nature of or resembling nectar. 1
- adjective nectarean delicious or sweet. 1
- noun nectarean (poetic, rare) Of or pertaining to nectar; nectareous; sweet. 1
- adjective nectarean resembling nectar; pleasantly sweet 0
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Origin of nectarean
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < Latin nectareus of, belonging to nectar < Greek nektáreos like nectar, divinely fragrant, equivalent to néktar nectar + -eos adj. suffix; see -eous
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Parts of speech for Nectarean
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nectarean popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
nectarean usage trend in Literature
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