uncompelled

com·pel

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh m-pel]
- /kəmˈpɛl/
- /ˌʌnkəmˈpɛld /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh m-pel]
- /kəmˈpɛl/

Definitions of uncompelled word

verb with object uncompelled to force or drive, especially to a course of action: His disregard of the rules compels us to dismiss him. 1
verb with object uncompelled to secure or bring about by force. 1
verb with object uncompelled to force to submit; subdue. 1
verb with object uncompelled to overpower. 1
verb with object uncompelled Archaic. to drive together; unite by force; herd. 1
verb without object uncompelled to use force. 1

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Origin of uncompelled

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English compellen (< Anglo-French) < Latin compellere to crowd, force, equivalent to com- com- + pellere to push, drive

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Parts of speech for Uncompelled

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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uncompelled popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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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Synonyms for uncompelled

adj uncompelled

break loose — to free oneself by force
discretional — discretionary.

adjective uncompelled

designful — full of design or intention
opted — to make a choice; choose (usually followed by for).
optional — left to one's choice; not required or mandatory: Formal dress is optional.
willed — having a will (usually used in combination): strong-willed; weak-willed.
wished — to want; desire; long for (usually followed by an infinitive or a clause): I wish to travel. I wish that it were morning.

All 9 Synonyms of uncompelled