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- [stet]
- /stɛt/
- /stˈetɪd/
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- [stet]
- /stɛt/
Definitions of stetted word
- verb without object stetted let it stand (used imperatively as a direction on a printer's proof, manuscript, or the like, to retain material previously cancelled, usually accompanied by a row of dots under or beside the material). 1
- verb with object stetted to mark (a manuscript, printer's proof, etc.) with the word “stet” or with dots as a direction to let cancelled material remain. 1
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Origin of stetted
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < Latin stēt, present subjunctive 3rd person singular of stāre to stand
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Parts of speech for Stetted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stetted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
stetted usage trend in Literature
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