precents

pre·cent

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-sent]
- /prɪˈsɛnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pri-sent]
- /prɪˈsɛnt/

Definitions of precents word

verb with object precents to lead as a precentor in singing. 1
verb without object precents to act as a precentor. 1

See all 2 definitions of precents

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Origin of precents

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1725-35; back formation from precentor

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Parts of speech for Precents

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Precents

precents popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% 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.

precents usage trend in Literature

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