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- [puh-remp-tuh-ree, per-uh mp-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /pəˈrɛmp tə ri, ˈpɛr əmpˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
- /pəˈremp.tər.i/
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- [puh-remp-tuh-ree, per-uh mp-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
- /pəˈrɛmp tə ri, ˈpɛr əmpˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i/
Definitions of peremptory word
- adjective peremptory leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative: a peremptory command. 1
- adjective peremptory imperious or dictatorial. 1
- adjective peremptory positive or assertive in speech, tone, manner, etc. 1
- adjective peremptory Law. that precludes or does not admit of debate, question, etc.: a peremptory edict. decisive or final. in which a command is absolute and unconditional: a peremptory writ. 1
- adjective peremptory decisive, final 1
- adjective peremptory dictatorial 1
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Origin of peremptory
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; < Latin peremptōrius final, decisive, literally, deadly, destructive (derivative of perimere to take away fully, destroy, slay), equivalent to per- per- + em-, base of emere to buy, orig. to take + -tōrius -tory1, with intrusive p
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Parts of speech for Peremptory
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peremptory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj peremptory
- absonant — inharmonious
- all out — not at one's home or place of employment; absent: I stopped by to visit you last night, but you were out.
- arbitrary — If you describe an action, rule, or decision as arbitrary, you think that it is not based on any principle, plan, or system. It often seems unfair because of this.
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- as a matter of course — If you do something as a matter of course, you do it as part of your normal work or way of life.
adjective peremptory
- compulsatory — compulsory
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
- oracular — of the nature of, resembling, or suggesting an oracle: an oracular response.
- overbearing — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
- wrongheaded — wrong in judgment or opinion; misguided and stubborn; perverse.
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