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- [oh-shee-ohs, oh-tee-]
- /ˈoʊ ʃiˌoʊs, ˈoʊ ti-/
- /ˌəʊ.ʃɪ.ˈɒ.sɪ.tɪ/
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- [oh-shee-ohs, oh-tee-]
- /ˈoʊ ʃiˌoʊs, ˈoʊ ti-/
Definitions of otiosity word
- adjective otiosity being at leisure; idle; indolent. 1
- adjective otiosity ineffective or futile. 1
- adjective otiosity superfluous or useless. 1
- noun otiosity The state or quality of being otiose. 1
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Origin of otiosity
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < Latin ōtiōsus at leisure, equivalent to ōti(um) leisure + -ōsus -ose1
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Parts of speech for Otiosity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
otiosity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
otiosity usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for otiosity
noun otiosity
- activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
- energy — The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
- life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
- liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
- vigour — active strength or force.
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