postelection

e·lec·tion

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-lek-shuh n]
- /ɪˈlɛk ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-lek-shuh n]
- /ɪˈlɛk ʃən/

Definitions of postelection word

noun postelection the selection of a person or persons for office by vote. 1
noun postelection a public vote upon a proposition submitted. 1
noun postelection the act of electing. 1
noun postelection Theology. the choice by God of individuals, as for a particular work or for favor or salvation. 1
adjective postelection happening or existing after an election 0

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Origin of postelection

First appearance:

before 1225

One of the 9% oldest English words

1225-75; < Latin ēlēctiōn- (stem of ēlēctiō), equivalent to ēlēct(us) (see elect) + -iōn- -ion; replacing Middle English eleccioun < Anglo-French

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Parts of speech for Postelection

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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postelection popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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