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ruder

rude
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [rood]
    • /rud/
    • /ruːd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rood]
    • /rud/

Definitions of ruder word

  • adjective ruder discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply. 1
  • adjective ruder without culture, learning, or refinement: rude, illiterate peasants. 1
  • adjective ruder rough in manners or behavior; unmannerly; uncouth. 1
  • adjective ruder rough, harsh, or ungentle: rude hands. 1
  • adjective ruder roughly wrought, built, or formed; of a crude construction or kind: a rude cottage. 1
  • adjective ruder not properly or fully developed; raw; unevolved: a rude first stage of development. 1

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Origin of ruder

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English rude, ruide (< Old French) < Latin rudis

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Parts of speech for Ruder

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ruder popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

ruder usage trend in Literature

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