un-coerced

un-co·erce

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh n koh-urs]
- /ən koʊˈɜrs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh n koh-urs]
- /ən koʊˈɜrs/

Definitions of un-coerced word

verb with object un-coerced to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition: They coerced him into signing the document. 1
verb with object un-coerced to bring about through the use of force or other forms of compulsion; exact: to coerce obedience. 1
verb with object un-coerced to dominate or control, especially by exploiting fear, anxiety, etc.: The state is based on successfully coercing the individual. 1

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Origin of un-coerced

First appearance:

before 1425

One of the 25% oldest English words

1425-75; late Middle English < Latin coercēre to hold in, restrain, equivalent to co- co- + -ercēre, combining form of arcēre to keep in, keep away, akin to arca ark

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Parts of speech for Un-coerced

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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un-coerced popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".