obnounce

ob·nounce

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-nouns]
- /ɒbˈnaʊns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-nouns]
- /ɒbˈnaʊns/

Definition of obnounce word

verb without object obnounce (in ancient Rome) to announce an unfavorable omen. 1

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Origin of obnounce

First appearance:

before 1735

One of the 48% newest English words

1735-45; < Latin obnūntiāre, equivalent to ob- ob- + nūntiāre to tell (nūnti(us) messenger + -āre infinitive suffix)

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Parts of speech for Obnounce

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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obnounce popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.