Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ploh-see]
- /ˈploʊ si/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ploh-see]
- /ˈploʊ si/
Definition of ploce word
- noun ploce the repetition of a word or phrase to gain special emphasis or to indicate an extension of meaning, as in Ex. 3:14: “I am that I am.”. 1
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Origin of ploce
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; earlier ploche < Late Latin plocē < Greek plokḗ plaiting, akin to plékein to plait
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Parts of speech for Ploce
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ploce popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.