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- [ten-uh nt]
- /ˈtɛn ənt/
- /ʌn.ˈte.nən.tɪd/
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- [ten-uh nt]
- /ˈtɛn ənt/
Definitions of untenanted word
- noun untenanted a person or group that rents and occupies land, a house, an office, or the like, from another for a period of time; lessee. 1
- noun untenanted Law. a person who holds or possesses for a time lands, tenements, or personalty of another, usually for rent. 1
- noun untenanted an occupant or inhabitant of any place. 1
- verb with object untenanted to hold or occupy as a tenant; dwell in; inhabit. 1
- verb without object untenanted to dwell or live (usually followed by in). 1
- adjective untenanted not occupied by a tenant or tenants 0
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Origin of untenanted
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English tena(u)nt < Anglo-French; Middle French tenant, noun use of present participle of tenir to hold ≪ Latin tenēre. See -ant
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Parts of speech for Untenanted
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untenanted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
untenanted usage trend in Literature
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adjective untenanted
- comprehending — to understand the nature or meaning of; grasp with the mind; perceive: He did not comprehend the significance of the ambassador's remark.
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