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- [pahy-ruh t]
- /ˈpaɪ rət/
- /ˈpaɪ.rət/
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- [pahy-ruh t]
- /ˈpaɪ rət/
Definitions of piratical word
- noun piratical a person who robs or commits illegal violence at sea or on the shores of the sea. 1
- noun piratical a ship used by such persons. 1
- noun piratical any plunderer, predator, etc.: confidence men, slumlords, and other pirates. 1
- noun piratical a person who uses or reproduces the work or invention of another without authorization. 1
- noun piratical Also called pirate stream. Geology. a stream that diverts into its own flow the headwaters of another stream, river, etc. 1
- verb with object piratical to commit piracy upon; plunder; rob. 1
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Origin of piratical
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Latin pīrāta < Greek peirātḗs, equivalent to peirā-, variant stem of peirân to attack + -tēs agent noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Piratical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
piratical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
piratical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for piratical
adj piratical
- anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- anarchical — of, like, or tending to anarchy.
- anarchistic — An anarchistic person believes in anarchism. Anarchistic activity or literature promotes anarchism.
- lawless — contrary to or without regard for the law: lawless violence.
adjective piratical
- infringing — to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.
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