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viscously

vis·cous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vis-kuh s]
    • /ˈvɪs kəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vis-kuh s]
    • /ˈvɪs kəs/

Definitions of viscously word

  • adjective viscously of a glutinous nature or consistency; sticky; thick; adhesive. 1
  • adjective viscously having the property of viscosity. 1

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Origin of viscously

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin viscōsus, equivalent to Latin visc(um) mistletoe, birdlime (made with mistletoe berries) + -ōsus -ous

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Parts of speech for Viscously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

viscously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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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