Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sekt]
- /sɛkt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sekt]
- /sɛkt/
Definitions of subsect word
- noun subsect a body of persons adhering to a particular religious faith; a religious denomination. 1
- noun subsect a group regarded as heretical or as deviating from a generally accepted religious tradition. 1
- noun subsect (in the sociology of religion) a Christian denomination characterized by insistence on strict qualifications for membership, as distinguished from the more inclusive groups called churches. 1
- noun subsect any group, party, or faction united by a specific doctrine or under a doctrinal leader. 1
- noun subsect a sect within a larger sect 0
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Origin of subsect
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English secte < Latin secta something to follow, pathway, course of conduct, school of thought, probably noun derivative of sectārī to pursue, accompany, wait upon, frequentative of sequī to follow
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Parts of speech for Subsect
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subsect popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% 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.
subsect usage trend in Literature
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