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polygraphist

pol·y·graph
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pol-i-graf, -grahf]
    • /ˈpɒl ɪˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pol-i-graf, -grahf]
    • /ˈpɒl ɪˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of polygraphist word

  • noun polygraphist an instrument for receiving and recording simultaneously tracings of variations in certain body activities. 1
  • noun polygraphist a test using such an instrument to determine if a person is telling the truth. 1
  • noun polygraphist lie detector. 1
  • noun polygraphist an apparatus for producing copies of a drawing or writing. 1
  • noun polygraphist a prolific or versatile author. 1
  • verb with object polygraphist to test (a person) with a polygraph. 1

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Origin of polygraphist

First appearance:

before 1795
One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805 for def 1; 1920-25 for def 3; < Greek polýgraphos writing much. See poly-, -graph

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Parts of speech for Polygraphist

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

polygraphist popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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