decerns

de·cern

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-surn]
- /dɪˈsɜrn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-surn]
- /dɪˈsɜrn/

Definitions of decerns word

verb without object decerns Scots Law. to enter a judicial decree. 1
verb with object decerns Archaic. to discern. 1
verb decerns third-person singular simple present indicative form of decern. 0

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Origin of decerns

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English decernen to decide < Old French decerner < Latin dēcernere, equivalent to dē- de- + cernere to separate, decide

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Parts of speech for Decerns

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Decerns

decerns popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

decerns usage trend in Literature

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