publics'

pub·lic

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puhb-lik]
- /ˈpʌb lɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [puhb-lik]
- /ˈpʌb lɪk/

Definitions of publics' word

adjective publics' of, relating to, or affecting a population or a community as a whole: public funds; a public nuisance. 1
adjective publics' done, made, acting, etc., for the community as a whole: public prosecution. 1
adjective publics' open to all persons: a public meeting. 1
adjective publics' of, relating to, or being in the service of a community or nation, especially as a government officer: a public official. 1
adjective publics' maintained at the public expense and under public control: a public library; a public road. 1
adjective publics' generally known: The fact became public. 1

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Origin of publics'

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; < Latin pūblicus (earlier pōblicus, pōplicus, akin to populus people); replacing late Middle English publique < Middle French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Publics'

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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publics' popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% 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".