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pseudo-poetic

pseu·do-po·et·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-doh poh-et-ik]
    • /ˈsu doʊ poʊˈɛt ɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soo-doh poh-et-ik]
    • /ˈsu doʊ poʊˈɛt ɪk/

Definitions of pseudo-poetic word

  • adjective pseudo-poetic of or relating to a poet or poets. 2
  • adjective pseudo-poetic possessing the qualities or charm of poetry: poetic descriptions of nature. 1
  • adjective pseudo-poetic characteristic of or befitting a poet: poetic feeling; poetic insight. 1
  • adjective pseudo-poetic endowed with the faculty or feeling of a poet: a poetic eulogist. 1
  • adjective pseudo-poetic having or showing the sensibility of a poet: a poetic lover. 1
  • adjective pseudo-poetic of or relating to poetry: poetic literature. 1

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Origin of pseudo-poetic

First appearance:

before 1520
One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin poēticus < Greek poiētikós. See poet, -ic

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Parts of speech for Pseudo-poetic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

pseudo-poetic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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