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- [ih-lek-tid]
- /ɪˈlɛk tɪd/
- /ˌʌ.nɪ.ˈlek.tɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-lek-tid]
- /ɪˈlɛk tɪd/
Definitions of unelected word
- adjective unelected chosen by vote, as for an office (contrasted with appointed): an elected official. 1
- noun unelected elect (def 10). 1
- adjective unelected (of an official or public servant) not elected 0
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Origin of unelected
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; elect + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Unelected
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unelected 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unelected usage trend in Literature
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