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inculpatory

in·cul·pate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-kuhl-peyt, in-kuhl-peyt]
    • /ɪnˈkʌl peɪt, ˈɪn kʌl peɪt/
    • /ɪnˈk.ʌl.pə.tə.rɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-kuhl-peyt, in-kuhl-peyt]
    • /ɪnˈkʌl peɪt, ˈɪn kʌl peɪt/

Definitions of inculpatory word

  • verb with object inculpatory to charge with fault; blame; accuse. 1
  • verb with object inculpatory to involve in a charge; incriminate. 1
  • noun inculpatory That causes someone to be blamed for something. 1

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Origin of inculpatory

First appearance:

before 1790
One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < Late Latin inculpātus past participle of inculpāre to blame, equivalent to Latin in- in-2 + culp(a) fault + -ātus -ate1; cf. culpable

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Parts of speech for Inculpatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

inculpatory 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 56% 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.

inculpatory usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for inculpatory

adjective inculpatory

  • accusative — In the grammar of some languages, the accusative, or the accusative case, is the case used for a noun when it is the direct object of a verb, or the object of some prepositions. In English, only the pronouns 'me', 'him', 'her', 'us', and 'them' are in the accusative. Compare nominative.
  • accusatory — An accusatory look, remark, or tone of voice suggests blame or criticism.
  • accusing — If you look at someone with an accusing expression or speak to them in an accusing tone of voice, you are showing that you think they have done something wrong.

Top questions with inculpatory

  • what is inculpatory evidence?

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