processual

proc·ess

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pros-es; especially British proh-ses]
- /ˈprɒs ɛs; especially British ˈproʊ sɛs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pros-es; especially British proh-ses]
- /ˈprɒs ɛs; especially British ˈproʊ sɛs/

Definitions of processual word

noun plural processual a systematic series of actions directed to some end: to devise a process for homogenizing milk. 1
noun plural processual a continuous action, operation, or series of changes taking place in a definite manner: the process of decay. 1
noun plural processual Law. the summons, mandate, or writ by which a defendant or thing is brought before court for litigation. the whole course of the proceedings in an action at law. 1
noun plural processual Photography. photomechanical or photoengraving methods collectively. 1
noun plural processual Biology, Anatomy. a natural outgrowth, projection, or appendage: a process of a bone. 1
noun plural processual the action of going forward or on. 1

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Origin of processual

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English proces (noun) (< Old French) < Latin prōcessus a going forward, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + ced-, variant stem of cēdere to yield (see cede) + -tus suffix of v. action; see cession

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Parts of speech for Processual

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Processual

processual popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

processual usage trend in Literature

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