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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-spon-suh]
- /rɪˈspɒn sə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-spon-suh]
- /rɪˈspɒn sə/
Definitions of responsa word
- noun responsa the branch of rabbinical literature comprised of authoritative replies in letter form made by noted rabbis or Jewish scholars to questions sent to them concerning Jewish law. 1
- noun plural responsa the reply of a noted rabbi or Jewish scholar as rendered in the Responsa. 1
- noun responsa that part of rabbinic literature concerned with written rulings in answer to questions 0
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Origin of responsa
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < New Latin; plural of responsum
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Parts of speech for Responsa
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
responsa popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
responsa usage trend in Literature
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