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- [presh-ee-os-i-tee]
- /ˌprɛʃ iˈɒs ɪ ti/
- /ˌpre.ʃɪ.ˈɒ.sɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [presh-ee-os-i-tee]
- /ˌprɛʃ iˈɒs ɪ ti/
Definitions of preciosity word
- noun plural preciosity fastidious or carefully affected refinement, as in language, style, or taste. 1
- noun preciosity fastidiousness or affectation, esp in speech or manners 0
- noun preciosity great fastidiousness, overrefinement, or affectation, esp. in language 0
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Origin of preciosity
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English preciousite < Middle French preciosite < Latin pretiōsitās. See precious, -ity
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Parts of speech for Preciosity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
preciosity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
preciosity usage trend in Literature
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