servite

Ser·vite

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sur-vahyt]
- /ˈsɜr vaɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sur-vahyt]
- /ˈsɜr vaɪt/

Definition of servite word

noun servite a member of an order of mendicant friars, founded in Florence in 1233, engaged in fostering devotion to the Virgin Mary. 1

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Origin of servite

First appearance:

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

From the Medieval Latin word Servītēs, dating back to 1540-50. See serve, -ite1

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Parts of speech for Servite

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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servite popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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