connivingly

con·nive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-nahyv]
- /kəˈnaɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-nahyv]
- /kəˈnaɪv/

Definitions of connivingly word

verb without object connivingly to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with): They connived to take over the business. 1
verb without object connivingly to avoid noticing something that one is expected to oppose or condemn; give aid to wrongdoing by forbearing to act or speak (usually followed by at): The policeman connived at traffic violations. 1
verb without object connivingly to be indulgent toward something others oppose or criticize (usually followed by at): to connive at childlike exaggerations. 1
adverb connivingly In a conniving manner. 0

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Origin of connivingly

First appearance:

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; (< French conniver) < Latin co(n)nīvēre to close the eyes in sleep, turn a blind eye, equivalent to con- con- + -nīvēre, akin to nictāre to blink (cf. nictitate)

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Parts of speech for Connivingly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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connivingly 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.

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