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- [rep-ruh-bey-tiv]
- /ˈrɛp rəˌbeɪ tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rep-ruh-bey-tiv]
- /ˈrɛp rəˌbeɪ tɪv/
Definition of reprobative word
- adjective reprobative reprobating; expressing reprobation. 1
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Origin of reprobative
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
First recorded in 1825-35; reprobate + -ive
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Parts of speech for Reprobative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reprobative popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
reprobative usage trend in Literature
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