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unratified

rat·i·fy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rat-uh-fahy]
    • /ˈræt əˌfaɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rat-uh-fahy]
    • /ˈræt əˌfaɪ/

Definitions of unratified word

  • verb with object unratified to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction: to ratify a constitutional amendment. 1
  • verb with object unratified to confirm (something done or arranged by an agent or by representatives) by such action. 1
  • adjective unratified (of an amendment, law, etc) not having legal authorization or authority 0
  • adjective unratified Not ratified. 0

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Origin of unratified

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English ratifien < Middle French ratifier < Medieval Latin ratificāre, equivalent to Latin rat(us) calculated (see rate1) + -ificāre -ify

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Parts of speech for Unratified

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unratified popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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.

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Synonyms for unratified

adj unratified

  • in-effective — not effective; not producing results; ineffectual: ineffective efforts; ineffective remedies.

adjective unratified

  • avoided — to keep away from; keep clear of; shun: to avoid a person; to avoid taxes; to avoid danger.
  • forceless — Without force.
  • negated — Nullify; make ineffective.
  • nullified — to render or declare legally void or inoperative: to nullify a contract.

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