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subversiveness

sub·ver·sive
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh b-vur-siv]
    • /səbˈvɜr sɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh b-vur-siv]
    • /səbˈvɜr sɪv/

Definitions of subversiveness word

  • adjective subversiveness Also, subversionary [suh b-vur-zhuh-ner-ee, -shuh-] /səbˈvɜr ʒəˌnɛr i, -ʃə-/ (Show IPA). tending or intending to subvert or overthrow, destroy, or undermine an established or existing system, especially a legally constituted government or a set of beliefs. 1
  • noun subversiveness a person who adopts subversive principles or policies. 1
See all 2 definitions of subversiveness

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Origin of subversiveness

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Latin subvers(us) (past participle of subvertere to subvert) + -ive

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Parts of speech for Subversiveness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Subversiveness

subversiveness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.

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Synonyms for subversiveness

noun subversiveness

  • wrecking — any building, structure, or thing reduced to a state of ruin.
Just one Synonym for subversiveness

Antonyms for subversiveness

noun subversiveness

  • aiding — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
Just one Antonym for subversiveness

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