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- [rek-yuh-zuh n-see, ri-koo-]
- /ˈrɛk yə zən si, rɪˈku-/
- /ˈrekjʊzənsɪ/
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- [rek-yuh-zuh n-see, ri-koo-]
- /ˈrɛk yə zən si, rɪˈku-/
Definitions of recusancy word
- noun recusancy the state of being recusant. 1
- noun recusancy obstinate refusal or opposition. 1
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Origin of recusancy
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1555-65; recus(ant) + -ancy
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Parts of speech for Recusancy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
recusancy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
recusancy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for recusancy
noun recusancy
- bohemianism — unconventional behaviour or appearance, esp of an artist
- heterodoxy — heterodox state or quality.
- iconoclasm — the action or spirit of iconoclasts.
- contumaciousness — The property of being contumacious.
- mutinousness — The state or condition of being mutinous.
Antonyms for recusancy
noun recusancy
- normality — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
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