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uncrossable

cross
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kraws, kros]
    • /krɔs, krɒs/
    • /ˌʌnˈkrɒsəbl /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kraws, kros]
    • /krɔs, krɒs/

Definitions of uncrossable word

  • noun uncrossable a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times. 1
  • noun uncrossable any object, figure, or mark resembling a cross, as two intersecting lines. 1
  • noun uncrossable a mark resembling a cross, usually an X, made instead of a signature by a person unable to write. 1
  • noun uncrossable the Cross, the cross upon which Jesus died. 1
  • noun uncrossable a figure of the Cross as a Christian emblem, badge, etc. 1
  • noun uncrossable the Cross as the symbol of Christianity. 1

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Origin of uncrossable

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English, late Old English cros < Old Norse kross < Old Irish cros (< British Celtic) < Latin crux; see crux

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Parts of speech for Uncrossable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

uncrossable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% 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.

uncrossable usage trend in Literature

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