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subacid

sub·ac·id
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suhb-as-id]
    • /sʌbˈæs ɪd/
    • /sˈʌbəsˌɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suhb-as-id]
    • /sʌbˈæs ɪd/

Definitions of subacid word

  • adjective subacid slightly or moderately acid or sour: a subacid fruit. 1
  • adjective subacid (of a person or a person's speech, temper, etc.) somewhat biting or sharp. 1
  • adjective subacid (esp of some fruits) moderately acid or sour 0
  • adjective subacid slightly acid or sour, as certain fruits 0
  • adjective subacid slightly sharp or biting, as a remark 0

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Origin of subacid

First appearance:

before 1660
One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1660-70; sub- + acid

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Parts of speech for Subacid

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

subacid 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

subacid usage trend in Literature

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