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- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/
- /ˈrɪv.ɪ.tɪŋ/
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- [riv-it]
- /ˈrɪv ɪt/
Definitions of riveting word
- noun riveting a metal pin for passing through holes in two or more plates or pieces to hold them together, usually made with a head at one end, the other end being hammered into a head after insertion. 1
- verb with object riveting to fasten with a rivet or rivets. 1
- verb with object riveting to hammer or spread out the end of (a pin, bolt, etc.) in order to form a head and secure something; clinch. 1
- verb with object riveting to fasten or fix firmly. 1
- verb with object riveting to hold (the eye, attention, etc.) firmly. 1
- adjective riveting holding one's attention 1
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Origin of riveting
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (noun) Middle English revette, rivette < Old French rivet, derivative of river to attach; (v.) Middle English revetten, derivative of the noun
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Parts of speech for Riveting
noun
adjective
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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riveting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
riveting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for riveting
adj riveting
- absorbing — An absorbing task or activity interests you a great deal and takes up all your attention and energy.
- fab — fabulous (def 2).
- fabber — fabulous (def 2).
- fascinating — of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating: a fascinating story; fascinating jewelry.
- gripping — holding the attention or interest intensely; fascinating; enthralling: a gripping play; a gripping book.
adjective riveting
- engrossing — Absorbing all one's attention or interest.
- enthralling — Capturing and holding one's attention; fascinating.
- entrancing — Present participle of entrance.
- mesmeric — produced by mesmerism; hypnotic.
- mesmerising — to hypnotize.
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