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- [trep-i-dey-shuh n]
- /ˌtrɛp ɪˈdeɪ ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trep-i-dey-shuh n]
- /ˌtrɛp ɪˈdeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of trepidatious word
- noun trepidatious tremulous fear, alarm, or agitation; perturbation. 1
- noun trepidatious trembling or quivering movement; tremor. 1
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Origin of trepidatious
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin trepidātiōn- (stem of trepidātiō), equivalent to trepidāt(us) (past participle of trepidāre to hurry, alarm; see trepid, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Trepidatious
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trepidatious popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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