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- [reyt-l, raht-l]
- /ˈreɪt l, ˈrɑt l/
- /rˈeɪtəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [reyt-l, raht-l]
- /ˈreɪt l, ˈrɑt l/
Definitions of ratel word
- noun ratel a badgerlike carnivore, Mellivora capensis, of Africa and India. 1
- noun Definition of ratel in Technology Raytheon Automatic Test Equipment Language. For analog and digital computer controlled test centres. "Automatic Testing via a Distributed Intelligence Processing System", S.J. Ring, IEEE AUTOTESTCON 77 (Nov 1977). 1
- noun ratel a musteline mammal, Mellivora capensis, inhabiting wooded regions of Africa and S Asia. It has a massive body, strong claws, and a thick coat that is paler on the back and it feeds on honey and small animals 0
- noun ratel a six-wheeled armoured vehicle 0
- noun ratel a fierce badger (Mellivora capensis) of India and tropical Africa 0
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Origin of ratel
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; < Afrikaans < Dutch dialect ratel, variant of raat honeycomb; perhaps originally a compound with this word, referring to the animal's fondness for honey
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Parts of speech for Ratel
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determiner
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ratel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% 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.