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- [plen-uh-puh-ten-shee-er-ee, -shuh-ree]
- /ˌplɛn ə pəˈtɛn ʃiˌɛr i, -ʃə ri/
- /ˌplen.ɪ.pəˈten.ʃər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plen-uh-puh-ten-shee-er-ee, -shuh-ree]
- /ˌplɛn ə pəˈtɛn ʃiˌɛr i, -ʃə ri/
Definitions of plenipotentiary word
- noun plural plenipotentiary a person, especially a diplomatic agent, invested with full power or authority to transact business on behalf of another. 1
- adjective plenipotentiary invested with full power or authority, as a diplomatic agent. 1
- adjective plenipotentiary conferring or bestowing full power, as a commission. 1
- adjective plenipotentiary absolute or full, as power. 1
- noun plenipotentiary ambassador or representative 1
- countable noun plenipotentiary A plenipotentiary is a person who has full power to make decisions or take action on behalf of their government, especially in a foreign country. 0
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Origin of plenipotentiary
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word plēnipotentiārius, dating back to 1635-45. See plenipotent, -i-, -ary
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Parts of speech for Plenipotentiary
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plenipotentiary popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
plenipotentiary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for plenipotentiary
noun plenipotentiary
- ambassador — An ambassador is an important official who lives in a foreign country and represents his or her own country's interests there.
- attache — An attaché is a member of staff in an embassy, usually with a special responsibility for something.
- attaches — to fasten or affix; join; connect: to attach a photograph to an application with a staple.
- catchpole — (in medieval England) a sheriff's officer who arrested debtors
- conciliator — a person who conciliates.
adjective plenipotentiary
- officiating — Present participle of officiate Serving in an official capacity or serving as an official at a contest.
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