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