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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sur-vuh-tiv]
- /kənˈsɜr və tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh n-sur-vuh-tiv]
- /kənˈsɜr və tɪv/
Definitions of semiconservative word
- adjective semiconservative disposed to preserve existing conditions, institutions, etc., or to restore traditional ones, and to limit change. 1
- adjective semiconservative cautiously moderate or purposefully low: a conservative estimate. 1
- adjective semiconservative traditional in style or manner; avoiding novelty or showiness: conservative suit. 1
- adjective semiconservative (often initial capital letter) of or relating to the Conservative party. 1
- adjective semiconservative (initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of Conservative Jews or Conservative Judaism. 1
- adjective semiconservative having the power or tendency to conserve or preserve. 1
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Origin of semiconservative
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Late Latin conservātīvus, equivalent to Latin conservāt(us) (see conservation) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English conservatif < Middle French < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Semiconservative
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semiconservative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% 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.
semiconservative usage trend in Literature
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