rescript

re·script

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ree-skript]
- /ˈriˌskrɪpt/
- /ˈriː.skrɪpt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-skript]
- /ˈriˌskrɪpt/

Definitions of rescript word

noun rescript a written answer, as of a Roman emperor or a pope, to a query or petition in writing. 1
noun rescript any edict, decree, or official announcement. 1
noun rescript the act of rewriting. 1
noun rescript something rewritten. 1
noun rescript (in ancient Rome) an ordinance taking the form of a reply by the emperor to a question on a point of law 0
noun rescript any official announcement or edict; a decree 0

See all 12 definitions of rescript

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Origin of rescript

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; < Latin rescrīptum an imperial rescript (noun use of neuter past participle of rescrībere to write back, reply). See re-, script

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Parts of speech for Rescript

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Rescript

rescript popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for rescript

noun rescript

afterlight — the light visible in the sky after sunset; afterglow.
homework — schoolwork assigned to be done outside the classroom (distinguished from classwork).

All 2 Synonyms of rescript