obsequy

ob·se·quy

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ob-si-kwee]
- /ˈɒb sɪ kwi/
- /ɒbsˈekwɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-si-kwee]
- /ˈɒb sɪ kwi/

Definitions of obsequy word

noun plural obsequy a funeral rite or ceremony. 1
noun obsequy The last office for the dead. 1

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Origin of obsequy

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English obseque < Middle French < Late Latin obsequiae, alteration (by confusion with exsequiae funeral rites) of obsequia, plural of Latin obsequium; see obsequious

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Parts of speech for Obsequy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Obsequy

obsequy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

obsequy usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for obsequy

noun obsequy

eulogy — A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly, typically someone who has just died.

Just one Synonym for obsequy