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- [pree-singkt]
- /ˈpri sɪŋkt/
- /ˈpriː.sɪŋkt/
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- [pree-singkt]
- /ˈpri sɪŋkt/
Definitions of precincts word
- noun precincts a district, as of a city, marked out for governmental or administrative purposes, or for police protection. 1
- noun precincts Also called precinct house. the police station in such a district. 1
- noun precincts Also called election district. one of a fixed number of districts, each containing one polling place, into which a city, town, etc., is divided for voting purposes. 1
- noun precincts a space or place of definite or understood limits. 1
- noun precincts Often, precincts. an enclosing boundary or limit. 1
- noun precincts precincts, the parts or regions immediately surrounding a place; environs: the precincts of a town. 1
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Origin of precincts
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin praecinctum, noun use of neuter of Latin praecinctus, past participle of praecingere to gird about, surround, equivalent to prae- pre- + cing- (stem of cingere to surround; cf. cinch1) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Precincts
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preposition
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precincts popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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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Top questions with precincts
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