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- US Pronunciation
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- [bruh-vet, brev-it]
- /brəˈvɛt, ˈbrɛv ɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bruh-vet, brev-it]
- /brəˈvɛt, ˈbrɛv ɪt/
Definitions of brevetted word
- noun brevetted a commission promoting a military officer to a higher rank without increase of pay and with limited exercise of the higher rank, often granted as an honor immediately before retirement. 1
- verb with object brevetted to appoint, promote, or honor by brevet. 1
- verb brevetted simple past tense and past participle of brevet. 0
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Origin of brevetted
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English < Anglo-French; Old French brievet. See brief, -et
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Parts of speech for Brevetted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brevetted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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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