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philanthropical

phil·an·throp·ic
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fil-uh n-throp-ik]
    • /ˌfɪl ənˈθrɒp ɪk/
    • /fɪlənθrˈɒpɪkəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fil-uh n-throp-ik]
    • /ˌfɪl ənˈθrɒp ɪk/

Definition of philanthropical word

  • adjective philanthropical of, pertaining to, engaged in, or characterized by philanthropy; benevolent: a philanthropic foundation. 1

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Origin of philanthropical

First appearance:

before 1780
One of the 45% newest English words
First recorded in 1780-90; philanthrop(y) + -ic

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Parts of speech for Philanthropical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

philanthropical 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

philanthropical usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for philanthropical

adj philanthropical

  • law-abiding — obeying or keeping the law; obedient to law: law-abiding citizens.

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