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remittent

re·mit·tent
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-mit-nt]
    • /rɪˈmɪt nt/
    • /rɪˈmɪtənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-mit-nt]
    • /rɪˈmɪt nt/

Definitions of remittent word

  • adjective remittent abating for a time or at intervals: remittent symptoms. 1
  • adjective remittent of, relating to, or characterized by a remittent fever. 1
  • noun remittent a remittent fever. 1
  • adjective remittent (of a fever or the symptoms of a disease) characterized by periods of diminished severity 0
  • adjective remittent remitting; abating for a while or at intervals, and then returning, as a fever 0
  • noun remittent a remittent fever 0

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Origin of remittent

First appearance:

before 1685
One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Latin remittent- (stem of remittēns), present participle of remittere to send back. See remit, -ent

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Parts of speech for Remittent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

remittent popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% 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.

remittent usage trend in Literature

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