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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-troo-zhuh n, -shuh n]
- /rɪˈtru ʒən, -ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ri-troo-zhuh n, -shuh n]
- /rɪˈtru ʒən, -ʃən/
Definitions of retrusive word
- noun retrusive the act of moving a tooth backward. 1
- noun retrusive a condition characterized by the backward displacement of a tooth or teeth. 1
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Origin of retrusive
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin retrūs(us) removed, concealed (past participle of retrūdere; see retrude) + -ion
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Parts of speech for Retrusive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
retrusive popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
retrusive usage trend in Literature
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