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- [plas-id]
- /ˈplæs ɪd/
- /ˈplæs.ɪd.nəs/
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- [plas-id]
- /ˈplæs ɪd/
Definition of placidness word
- adjective placidness pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed: placid waters. 1
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Origin of placidness
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin placidus calm, quiet, akin to placēre to please (orig., to calm); see -id4
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Parts of speech for Placidness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
placidness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% 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.
placidness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for placidness
noun placidness
- imperturbation — freedom from perturbation; tranquillity; calmness.
- quietness — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- quietude — the state of being quiet; tranquillity; calmness; stillness; quiet.
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