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- [yoo-ser-pey-shuh n, -zer-]
- /ˌyu sərˈpeɪ ʃən, -zər-/
- /juːzˈɜːpətəri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yoo-ser-pey-shuh n, -zer-]
- /ˌyu sərˈpeɪ ʃən, -zər-/
Definitions of usurpatory word
- noun usurpatory an act of usurping; wrongful or illegal encroachment, infringement, or seizure. 1
- noun usurpatory illegal seizure and occupation of a throne. 1
- adjective usurpatory Tending to usurp. 0
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Origin of usurpatory
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin ūsūrpātiōn- (stem of ūsūrpātiō), equivalent to ūsūrpāt(us) (past participle of ūsūrpāre to usurp) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Usurpatory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
usurpatory popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.
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