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- [puhn-juh nt]
- /ˈpʌn dʒənt/
- /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/
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- [puhn-juh nt]
- /ˈpʌn dʒənt/
Definitions of pungency word
- adjective pungency sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid. 1
- adjective pungency acutely distressing to the feelings or mind; poignant. 1
- adjective pungency caustic, biting, or sharply expressive: pungent remarks. 1
- adjective pungency mentally stimulating or appealing: pungent wit. 1
- adjective pungency Biology. piercing or sharp-pointed. 1
- noun pungency sharp taste or smell 1
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Origin of pungency
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin pungent- (stem of pungēns), present participle of pungere to prick. See poignant, point, -ent
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Parts of speech for Pungency
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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pungency popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
pungency usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pungency
noun pungency
- acidity — the quality or state of being acid
- bitterness — having a harsh, disagreeably acrid taste, like that of aspirin, quinine, wormwood, or aloes.
- flavor — taste, especially the distinctive taste of something as it is experienced in the mouth.
- herb — a male given name, form of Herbert.
- kick — to strike with the foot or feet: to kick the ball; to kick someone in the shins.
adverb pungency
- acridly — In a harsh or corrosive manner.
- aromatically — having an aroma; fragrant or sweet-scented; odoriferous.
- fragrantly — having a pleasant scent or aroma; sweet-smelling; sweet-scented: a fragrant rose.
- headily — In a heady manner.
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