Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pri-loo-siv]
- /prɪˈlu sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pri-loo-siv]
- /prɪˈlu sɪv/
Definition of prelusory word
- adjective prelusory introductory. 1
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Origin of prelusory
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin praelūs(us) (see prelusion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Prelusory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prelusory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
prelusory usage trend in Literature
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