Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hi-roh-ik]
- /hɪˈroʊ ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hi-roh-ik]
- /hɪˈroʊ ɪk/
Definitions of heroicity word
- adjective heroicity suitable to the character of a hero in size or concept; daring; noble: a heroic ambition. 2
- adjective heroicity Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine. 1
- adjective heroicity having or displaying the character or attributes of a hero; extraordinarily bold, altruistic, determined, etc.: a heroic explorer. 1
- adjective heroicity having or involving recourse to boldness, daring, or extreme measures: Heroic measures were taken to save his life. 1
- adjective heroicity dealing with or describing the deeds, attributes, etc., of heroes, as in literature. 1
- adjective heroicity of, relating to, or characteristic of the heroes of antiquity: heroic mythology. 1
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Origin of heroicity
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin hērōicus < Greek hērōïkós of, pertaining to a hero; compare late Middle English heroical, heroicus; see hero, -ic
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Parts of speech for Heroicity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
heroicity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
heroicity usage trend in Literature
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