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- [nov-is]
- /ˈnɒv ɪs/
- /ˈnɒv.ɪs/
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- [nov-is]
- /ˈnɒv ɪs/
Definitions of novices word
- noun novices a person who is new to the circumstances, work, etc., in which he or she is placed; beginner; tyro: a novice in politics. 1
- noun novices a person who has been received into a religious order or congregation for a period of probation before taking vows. 1
- noun novices a person newly become a church member. 1
- noun novices a recent convert to Christianity. 1
- noun novices Plural form of novice. 1
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Origin of novices
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English novyce < Middle French novice < Medieval Latin novītius convent novice, variant of Latin novīcius newly come into a particular status, derivative of novus new. See -itious
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Parts of speech for Novices
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
novices popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
novices usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for novices
noun novices
- uninitiated — to begin, set going, or originate: to initiate major social reforms.
- nonprofessionals — Plural form of nonprofessional.
Antonyms for novices
noun novices
- experts — Plural form of expert.
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