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rebutting

re·but
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-buht]
    • /rɪˈbʌt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-buht]
    • /rɪˈbʌt/

Definitions of rebutting word

  • verb with object rebutting to refute by evidence or argument. 1
  • verb with object rebutting to oppose by contrary proof. 1
  • verb without object rebutting to provide some evidence or argument that refutes or opposes. 1

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Origin of rebutting

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English reb(o)uten < Old French rebouter, equivalent to re- re- + bouter butt3

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Parts of speech for Rebutting

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

rebutting popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.

rebutting usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for rebutting

noun rebutting

  • blah-blah — and so on; and so forth.
  • debate — A debate is a discussion about a subject on which people have different views.
  • mooting — Present participle of moot.

Top questions with rebutting

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