unentrenched

en·trench

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-trench]
- /ɛnˈtrɛntʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-trench]
- /ɛnˈtrɛntʃ/

Definitions of unentrenched word

verb with object unentrenched to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly: safely entrenched behind undeniable facts. 1
verb with object unentrenched to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.). 1
verb without object unentrenched to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon): to entrench on the domain or rights of another. 1

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Origin of unentrenched

First appearance:

before 1545

One of the 30% oldest English words

First recorded in 1545-55; en-1 + trench

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Parts of speech for Unentrenched

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unentrenched popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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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