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passkey

pass·key
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pas-kee, pahs-]
    • /ˈpæsˌki, ˈpɑs-/
    • /ˈpɑː.skiː/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pas-kee, pahs-]
    • /ˈpæsˌki, ˈpɑs-/

Definitions of passkey word

  • noun plural passkey master key. 1
  • noun plural passkey skeleton key. 1
  • noun plural passkey a private key. 1
  • noun plural passkey a latchkey. 1
  • noun passkey key that opens many locks 1
  • noun passkey any of various keys, esp a latchkey 0

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Origin of passkey

First appearance:

before 1810
One of the 40% newest English words
First recorded in 1810-20; pass + key1

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Parts of speech for Passkey

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

passkey popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

passkey usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for passkey

noun passkey

  • key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
  • latchkey — a key for releasing a latch or springlock, especially on an outer door.
  • master key — a key that will open a number of different locks, the proper keys of which are not interchangeable.
  • opener — a person or thing that opens.

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