cadetship

ca·det

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh-det]
- /kəˈdɛt/
- /kəˈdɛtʃɪp /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-det]
- /kəˈdɛt/

Definitions of cadetship word

noun cadetship a student in a national service academy or private military school or on a training ship. 1
noun cadetship a student in training for service as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Coast Guard. Compare midshipman (def 1). 1
noun cadetship a trainee in a business or profession. 1
noun cadetship a younger son or brother. 1
noun cadetship the youngest son. 1
noun cadetship (formerly) a gentleman, usually a younger son, who entered the army to prepare for a subsequent commission. 1

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Origin of cadetship

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

1600-10; < French < Gascon capdet chief, captain (referring to the younger sons of noble families); compare Old Provençal capdel headman < Latin capitellum literally, small head; see capital2

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Parts of speech for Cadetship

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

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cadetship popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

cadetship usage trend in Literature

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