Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-pel]
- /rɪˈpɛl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-pel]
- /rɪˈpɛl/
Definitions of repellency word
- verb with object repellency to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.). 1
- verb with object repellency to thrust back or away. 1
- verb with object repellency to resist effectively (an attack, onslaught, etc.). 1
- verb with object repellency to keep off or out; fail to mix with: Water and oil repel each other. 1
- verb with object repellency to resist the absorption or passage of (water or other liquid): This coat repels rain. 1
- verb with object repellency to refuse to have to do with; resist involvement in: to repel temptation. 1
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Origin of repellency
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English repellen < Latin repellere to drive back, equivalent to re- re- + pellere to drive, push; see repulse
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Parts of speech for Repellency
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
repellency popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
Synonyms for repellency
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