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- [pyoo-uh-ril-i-tee, pyoo-ril-]
- /ˌpyu əˈrɪl ɪ ti, pyʊˈrɪl-/
- /ˈpjʊə.raɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pyoo-uh-ril-i-tee, pyoo-ril-]
- /ˌpyu əˈrɪl ɪ ti, pyʊˈrɪl-/
Definitions of puerility word
- noun plural puerility the state or quality of being a child. 1
- noun plural puerility the quality of being puerile; childish foolishness or triviality. 1
- noun plural puerility a puerile act, idea, remark, etc.: an inexcusable puerility. 1
- noun puerility the quality or condition of being puerile; childishness 0
- noun puerility an instance of this 0
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Origin of puerility
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1425-75; late Middle English word from Latin word puerīlitās. See puerile, -ity
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Parts of speech for Puerility
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
puerility popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
puerility usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for puerility
noun puerility
- asininity — the quality or state of being asinine; stupidity
- callowness — immature or inexperienced: a callow youth.
- childishness — of, like, or befitting a child: childish games.
- flummery — oatmeal or flour boiled with water until thick.
- fribble — to act in a foolish or frivolous manner; trifle.
Antonyms for puerility
noun puerility
- wiseness — The state, quality, or measure of being wise; wisdom.
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