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ringent

rin·gent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rin-juh nt]
    • /ˈrɪn dʒənt/
    • /rˈɪŋɡənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rin-juh nt]
    • /ˈrɪn dʒənt/

Definitions of ringent word

  • adjective ringent gaping. 1
  • adjective ringent Botany. having widely spread lips, as some corollas. 1
  • adjective ringent (of the corolla of plants such as the snapdragon) consisting of two distinct gaping lips 0
  • adjective ringent having the mouth wide open; gaping 0
  • adjective ringent having the lips separated by a distinct gap, as some corollas 0
See all 5 definitions of ringent

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Origin of ringent

First appearance:

before 1750
One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < Latin ringent- (stem of ringēns, present participle of ringī to gape), equivalent to ring- open the mouth + -ent- -ent; cf. rictus

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Parts of speech for Ringent

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Ringent

ringent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.

ringent usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for ringent

adj ringent

  • dehiscent — (of fruits, anthers, etc) opening spontaneously to release seeds or pollen
  • open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.

adjective ringent

  • disclosed — Simple past tense and past participle of disclose.
  • expanded — Being or having been enlarged, extended, or broadened, in particular.
All 4 Synonyms of ringent

Antonyms for ringent

adjective ringent

  • fastened — to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
  • hindered — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
All 2 Antonyms of ringent

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