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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ab-zolv, -solv]
- /æbˈzɒlv, -ˈsɒlv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ab-zolv, -solv]
- /æbˈzɒlv, -ˈsɒlv/
Definitions of absolvent word
- noun absolvent a person who absolves 3
- verb with object absolvent to free from guilt or blame or their consequences: The court absolved her of guilt in his death. 1
- verb with object absolvent to set free or release, as from some duty, obligation, or responsibility (usually followed by from): to be absolved from one's oath. 1
- verb with object absolvent to grant pardon for. 1
- verb with object absolvent Ecclesiastical. to grant or pronounce remission of sins to. to remit (a sin) by absolution. to declare (censure, as excommunication) removed. 1
- noun absolvent (rare) An absolver. 0
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Origin of absolvent
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin absolvere, equivalent to ab- ab- + solvere to loosen; see solve
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Parts of speech for Absolvent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
absolvent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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.
absolvent usage trend in Literature
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