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- [pach-ee]
- /ˈpætʃ i/
- /ˈpæ.tʃɪ.nəs/
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for patchiness
noun patchiness
- irregularity — the quality or state of being irregular.
- mediocrity — the state or quality of being mediocre.
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