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- [ri-sid-uh-viz-uh m]
- /rɪˈsɪd əˌvɪz əm/
- /rɪsɪdˈɪvəs/
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- [ri-sid-uh-viz-uh m]
- /rɪˈsɪd əˌvɪz əm/
Definitions of recidivous word
- noun recidivous repeated or habitual relapse, as into crime. 1
- noun recidivous Psychiatry. the chronic tendency toward repetition of criminal or antisocial behavior patterns. 1
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Origin of recidivous
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < Latin recidīv(us) relapsing (recid(ere) to fall back (re- re- + -cidere, combining form of cadere to fall) + -īvus -ive) + -ism
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Parts of speech for Recidivous
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recidivous 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.
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recidivous usage trend in Literature
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adj recidivous
- incorrigible — not corrigible; bad beyond correction or reform: incorrigible behavior; an incorrigible liar.
- irredeemable — not redeemable; incapable of being bought back or paid off.
adjective recidivous
- loser — a person, team, nation, etc., that loses: The visiting team was the loser in the series.
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