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patchiness

patch·y
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pach-ee]
    • /ˈpætʃ i/
    • /ˈpæ.tʃɪ.nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pach-ee]
    • /ˈpætʃ i/

Definitions of patchiness word

  • adjective patchiness characterized by or made up of patches. 1
  • adjective patchiness occurring in, forming, or like patches. 1
  • adjective patchiness of inconsistent or irregular quality, texture, etc.; not uniform: patchy acting; patchy areas of fog. 1

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Origin of patchiness

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; patch1 + -y1

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Parts of speech for Patchiness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

patchiness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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.

patchiness usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for patchiness

noun patchiness

  • irregularity — the quality or state of being irregular.
  • mediocrity — the state or quality of being mediocre.

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