undername

name

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [neym]
- /neɪm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [neym]
- /neɪm/

Definitions of undername word

noun undername a word or a combination of words by which a person, place, or thing, a body or class, or any object of thought is designated, called, or known. 2
noun undername mere designation, as distinguished from fact: He was a king in name only. 1
noun undername an appellation, title, or epithet, applied descriptively, in honor, abuse, etc. 1
noun undername a reputation of a particular kind given by common opinion: to protect one's good name. 1
noun undername a distinguished, famous, or great reputation; fame: to make a name for oneself. 1
noun undername a widely known or famous person; celebrity: She's a name in show business. 1

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Origin of undername

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English nama; cognate with German Name, Gothic namô; akin to Old Norse nafn, Latin nōmen, Greek ónoma, Old Irish ainm, Polish imię, Czech jméno

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Parts of speech for Undername

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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undername popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% 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".

undername usage trend in Literature

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