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unafflicted

af·flict
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-flikt]
    • /əˈflɪkt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-flikt]
    • /əˈflɪkt/

Definitions of unafflicted word

  • verb with object unafflicted to distress with mental or bodily pain; trouble greatly or grievously: to be afflicted with arthritis. 1
  • verb with object unafflicted Obsolete. to overthrow; defeat. to humble. 1

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Origin of unafflicted

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English afflicten < Latin afflīctus distressed, past participle of afflīgere to cast down (af- af- + flīg- knock + -tus past participle suffix); replacing Middle English aflight < Middle French aflit < L. See inflict

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Parts of speech for Unafflicted

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unafflicted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

unafflicted usage trend in Literature

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