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- [tam-per-proof]
- /ˈtæm pərˌpruf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tam-per-proof]
- /ˈtæm pərˌpruf/
Definition of tamperproof word
- adjective tamperproof that cannot be tampered with; impervious to tampering: a tamper-proof lock. 1
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Origin of tamperproof
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90; tamper1 + -proof
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Parts of speech for Tamperproof
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tamperproof popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
tamperproof usage trend in Literature
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