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- [pri-mawrs]
- /prɪˈmɔrs/
- /prɪmˈɔːs/
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- [pri-mawrs]
- /prɪˈmɔrs/
Definitions of premorse word
- adjective premorse having the end irregularly truncate, as if bitten or broken off. 1
- adjective premorse appearing as though the end had been bitten off 0
- adjective premorse ending abruptly and unevenly, as if bitten off 0
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Origin of premorse
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < Latin praemorsus bitten off in front (past participle of praemordēre), equivalent to prae- pre- + morsus bitten; see morsel
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Parts of speech for Premorse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
premorse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
premorse usage trend in Literature
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