Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-zuhmp-tiv]
- /rɪˈzʌmp tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-zuhmp-tiv]
- /rɪˈzʌmp tɪv/
Definitions of resumptive word
- adjective resumptive that summarizes: a resumptive statement. 1
- adjective resumptive that tends to resume or repeat: a speech so resumptive that its point was lost. 1
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Origin of resumptive
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; resumpt(ion) + -ive
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Parts of speech for Resumptive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
resumptive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.
resumptive usage trend in Literature
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