proscribable

pro·scribe

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-skrahyb]
- /proʊˈskraɪb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-skrahyb]
- /proʊˈskraɪb/

Definitions of proscribable word

verb with object proscribable to denounce or condemn (a thing) as dangerous or harmful; prohibit. 1
verb with object proscribable to put outside the protection of the law; outlaw. 1
verb with object proscribable to banish or exile. 1
verb with object proscribable to announce the name of (a person) as condemned to death and subject to confiscation of property. 1

See all 4 definitions of proscribable

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Origin of proscribable

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin prōscrībere to publish in writing, confiscate, outlaw. See pro-1, prescribe

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Parts of speech for Proscribable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Proscribable

proscribable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% 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.

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