unreinforced

re·in·force

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs]
- /ˌri ɪnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ree-in-fawrs, -fohrs]
- /ˌri ɪnˈfɔrs, -ˈfoʊrs/

Definitions of unreinforced word

verb with object unreinforced to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material: to reinforce a wall. 1
verb with object unreinforced to strengthen (a military force) with additional personnel, ships, or aircraft: to reinforce a garrison. 1
verb with object unreinforced to strengthen; make more forcible or effective: to reinforce efforts. 1
verb with object unreinforced to augment; increase: to reinforce a supply. 1
verb with object unreinforced Psychology. to strengthen the probability of (a response to a given stimulus) by giving or withholding a reward. 1
noun unreinforced something that reinforces. 1

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Origin of unreinforced

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; re- + inforce, alteration of enforce

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Parts of speech for Unreinforced

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unreinforced popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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