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remonstrative

re·mon·strate
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-mon-streyt]
    • /rɪˈmɒn streɪt/
    • /rˈemənstrətˌɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-mon-streyt]
    • /rɪˈmɒn streɪt/

Definitions of remonstrative word

  • verb with object remonstrative to say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval. 1
  • verb with object remonstrative Obsolete. to show. 1
  • verb without object remonstrative to present reasons in complaint; plead in protest. 1
See all 3 definitions of remonstrative

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Origin of remonstrative

First appearance:

before 1590
One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Medieval Latin remōnstrātus (past participle of remōnstrāre to exhibit, demonstrate), equivalent to re- re- + mōnstrā(re) to show + -tus past participle suffix; see -ate1

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Parts of speech for Remonstrative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Remonstrative

remonstrative popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% 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.

remonstrative usage trend in Literature

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