tantivy

tan·tiv·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tan-tiv-ee]
- /tænˈtɪv i/
- /tæn.ˈtɪ.vɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tan-tiv-ee]
- /tænˈtɪv i/

Definitions of tantivy word

adverb tantivy at full gallop: to ride tantivy. 1
adjective tantivy swift; rapid. 1
noun plural tantivy a gallop; rush. 1
adverb tantivy at full speed; rapidly 0
noun tantivy a hunting cry, esp at full gallop 0
adverb tantivy at full gallop; headlong 0

See all 7 definitions of tantivy

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Origin of tantivy

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

First recorded in 1635-45; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Tantivy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Tantivy

tantivy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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tantivy usage trend in Literature

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