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- [ri-ling-kwish]
- /rɪˈlɪŋ kwɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-ling-kwish]
- /rɪˈlɪŋ kwɪʃ/
Definitions of unrelinquishing word
- verb with object unrelinquishing to renounce or surrender (a possession, right, etc.): to relinquish the throne. 1
- verb with object unrelinquishing to give up; put aside or desist from: to relinquish a plan. 1
- verb with object unrelinquishing to let go; release: to relinquish one's hold. 1
- adjective unrelinquishing Not relinquishing. 0
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Origin of unrelinquishing
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English relinquissen, relinquisshen < Middle French relinquiss-, long stem of relinquir ≪ Latin relinquere to leave behind, equivalent to re- re- + linquere to leave (akin to lend)
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Parts of speech for Unrelinquishing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unrelinquishing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% 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.
unrelinquishing usage trend in Literature
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