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- [sat-ahyuh r]
- /ˈsæt aɪər/
- /ˈsæt.aɪər/
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- [sat-ahyuh r]
- /ˈsæt aɪər/
Definitions of satires word
- noun satires the use of irony, sarcasm, ridicule, or the like, in exposing, denouncing, or deriding vice, folly, etc. 1
- noun satires a literary composition, in verse or prose, in which human folly and vice are held up to scorn, derision, or ridicule. 1
- noun satires a literary genre comprising such compositions. 1
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Origin of satires
First appearance:
before 1500 One of the 26% oldest English words
1500-10; < Latin satira, variant of satura medley, perhaps feminine derivative of satur sated (see saturate)
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Parts of speech for Satires
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
satires popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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.
satires usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for satires
noun satires
- antistrophes — Plural form of antistrophe.
- aposiopeses — Plural form of aposiopesis.
- apostrophes — Plural form of apostrophe.
- asyndeta — Plural form of asyndeton.
- comedies — Plural form of comedy.
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