regretable

re·gret·ta·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-gret-uh-buh l]
- /rɪˈgrɛt ə bəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-gret-uh-buh l]
- /rɪˈgrɛt ə bəl/

Definition of regretable word

adjective regretable causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable. 1

Just one definition for regretable

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Origin of regretable

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; < Middle French regret(t)able; see regret, -able

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Parts of speech for Regretable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Regretable

regretable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% 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.

regretable usage trend in Literature

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