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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-pel-uh nt]
- /rɪˈpɛl ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-pel-uh nt]
- /rɪˈpɛl ənt/
Definitions of repellant word
- adjective repellant causing distaste or aversion; repulsive. 1
- adjective repellant forcing or driving back. 1
- adjective repellant serving or tending to ward off or drive away. 1
- adjective repellant impervious or resistant to something (often used in combination): moth-repellant. 1
- noun repellant something that repels, as a substance that keeps away insects. 1
- noun repellant a medicine that serves to prevent or reduce swellings, tumors, etc. 1
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Origin of repellant
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin repellent- (stem of repellēns), present participle of repellere to drive back. See repel, -ent
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Parts of speech for Repellant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
repellant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
repellant usage trend in Literature
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adverb repellant
- grossly — without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like (opposed to net2. ): gross earnings; gross sales.
- nauseatingly — causing sickness of the stomach; nauseous.
Top questions with repellant
- what is the best mosquito repellant?
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