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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sawf-tuh, sof-]
- /ˈsɔf tə, ˈsɒf-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sawf-tuh, sof-]
- /ˈsɔf tə, ˈsɒf-/
Definitions of softa word
- noun softa a Turkish Muslim theological student. 1
- noun softa a Muslim student of divinity and jurisprudence, esp in Turkey 0
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Origin of softa
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Turkish < Persian sōkhta literally, fired (by love of learning)
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Parts of speech for Softa
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
softa popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.