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- [suh-lis-i-tood, -tyood]
- /səˈlɪs ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
- /səˈlɪs.ɪ.təs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suh-lis-i-tood, -tyood]
- /səˈlɪs ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
Definitions of solicitude word
- noun solicitude the state of being solicitous; anxiety or concern. 1
- noun solicitude solicitudes, causes of anxiety or care. 1
- noun solicitude an attitude expressing excessive attentiveness: to show great solicitude about his wife's health. 1
- uncountable noun solicitude Solicitude is anxious concern for someone. 0
- noun solicitude the state or quality of being solicitous 0
- noun solicitude something that causes anxiety or concern 0
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Origin of solicitude
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin sollicitūdō uneasiness of mind, derivative of sollicitus agitated. See solicit, -tude
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Parts of speech for Solicitude
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solicitude popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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.
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