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responsum

re·spon·sum
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-spon-suh m]
    • /rɪˈspɒn səm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-spon-suh m]
    • /rɪˈspɒn səm/

Definitions of responsum word

  • noun plural responsum the reply of a noted rabbi or Jewish scholar as rendered in the Responsa. 1
  • noun responsum a written answer from a rabbinic authority to a question submitted 0

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Origin of responsum

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < New Latin, Latin respōnsum a reply; see response

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Parts of speech for Responsum

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

responsum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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