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unenticing

en·tice
U u

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [en-tahys]
    • /ɛnˈtaɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [en-tahys]
    • /ɛnˈtaɪs/

Definition of unenticing word

  • verb with object unenticing to lead on by exciting hope or desire; allure; inveigle: They were enticed westward by dreams of gold. 1

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Origin of unenticing

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English enticen < Old French enticier to incite < Vulgar Latin *intitiāre, equivalent to Latin in- in-2 + -titiāre, verbal derivative of *titius, for titiō piece of burning wood

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Parts of speech for Unenticing

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unenticing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

unenticing usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unenticing

adverb unenticing

  • appealingly — evoking or attracting interest, desire, curiosity, sympathy, or the like; attractive.

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