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- US Pronunciation
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- [ob-uhm-bruh nt]
- /ɒbˈʌm brənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ob-uhm-bruh nt]
- /ɒbˈʌm brənt/
Definition of obumbrant word
- adjective obumbrant overhanging; projecting over another part. 1
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Origin of obumbrant
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Latin obumbrant- (stem of obumbrāns) (present participle of obumbrāre to overshadow), equivalent to ob- ob- + umbr(āre) to shade (derivative of umbra shadow) + -ant- -ant
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Parts of speech for Obumbrant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obumbrant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% 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.
obumbrant usage trend in Literature
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