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- [im-pawr-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɪm pɔrˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtyu-/
- /ɪmpɔːˈtjuːnɪtɪ/
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- [im-pawr-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-]
- /ˌɪm pɔrˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtyu-/
Definitions of importunity word
- noun plural importunity the state or quality of being importunate; persistence in solicitation. 1
- noun plural importunity importunities, importunate solicitations or demands. 1
- noun importunity (obsolete) Unseasonableness; an unsuitable or inappropriate time. 1
- noun importunity an importuning or being importunate; persistence in requesting or demanding 0
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Origin of importunity
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English importunite < Latin importūnitās. See importune, -ity
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Parts of speech for Importunity
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importunity popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for importunity
noun importunity
- claim — If you say that someone claims that something is true, you mean they say that it is true but you are not sure whether or not they are telling the truth.
- bid — A bid for something or a bid to do something is an attempt to obtain it or do it.
- suit — a set of clothing, armor, or the like, intended for wear together.
- question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
- overture — an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement, etc.; a formal or informal proposal or offer: overtures of peace; a shy man who rarely made overtures of friendship.
Antonyms for importunity
noun importunity
- answer — When you answer someone who has asked you something, you say something back to them.
- reply — followup
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- disclaimer — a statement, document, or assertion that disclaims responsibility, affiliation, etc.; disavowal; denial.
- refusal — an act or instance of refusing.
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