transfixing

trans·fix

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trans-fiks]
- /trænsˈfɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trans-fiks]
- /trænsˈfɪks/

Definitions of transfixing word

verb with object transfixing to make or hold motionless with amazement, awe, terror, etc. 1
verb with object transfixing to pierce through with or as if with a pointed weapon; impale. 1
verb with object transfixing to hold or fasten with or on something that pierces. 1

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Origin of transfixing

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Latin trānsfīxus (past participle of trānsfīgere to pierce through), equivalent to trāns- trans- + fīg(ere) to pierce + -sus, variant of -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Transfixing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Transfixing

transfixing 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

transfixing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for transfixing

adjective transfixing

gripping — holding the attention or interest intensely; fascinating; enthralling: a gripping play; a gripping book.

Just one Synonym for transfixing