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- [kraws-kur-uh nt, -kuhr-, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔsˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr-, ˈkrɒs-/
- /ˈkrɒ.skʌ.rənt/
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- [kraws-kur-uh nt, -kuhr-, kros-]
- /ˈkrɔsˌkɜr ənt, -ˌkʌr-, ˈkrɒs-/
Definitions of crosscurrent word
- noun crosscurrent a current in a river or sea flowing across another current 3
- noun crosscurrent a conflicting tendency moving counter to the usual trend 3
- noun crosscurrent a current flowing at an angle to the main current 3
- noun crosscurrent an opposing opinion, influence, or tendency 3
- noun crosscurrent a current, as in a stream, moving across the main current. 1
- noun crosscurrent Often, crosscurrents. a conflicting tendency or movement. 1
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Origin of crosscurrent
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; cross- + current
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Parts of speech for Crosscurrent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crosscurrent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
crosscurrent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crosscurrent
noun crosscurrent
- atmosphere — A planet's atmosphere is the layer of air or other gases around it.
- undertow — the seaward, subsurface flow or draft of water from waves breaking on a beach.
- intimation — the act of intimating, or making known indirectly.
- hint — an indirect, covert, or helpful suggestion; clue: Give me a hint as to his identity.
- undertone — a low or subdued tone: to speak in undertones.
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