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- [ri-mit-nt]
- /rɪˈmɪt nt/
- /rɪˈmɪtənt/
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- [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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