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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sahyt]
- /saɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sahyt]
- /saɪt/
Definitions of uncited word
- verb with object uncited to quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), especially as an authority: He cited the Constitution in his defense. 1
- verb with object uncited to mention in support, proof, or confirmation; refer to as an example: He cited many instances of abuse of power. 1
- verb with object uncited to summon officially or authoritatively to appear in court. 1
- verb with object uncited to call to mind; recall: citing my gratitude to him. 1
- verb with object uncited Military. to mention (a soldier, unit, etc.) in orders, as for gallantry. 1
- verb with object uncited to commend, as for outstanding service, hard work, or devotion to duty. 1
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Origin of uncited
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Late Latin citāre to summon before a church court; in Latin, to hurry, set in motion, summon before a court, frequentative of ciēre to move, set in motion
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Parts of speech for Uncited
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uncited popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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".
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