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- [in-san-i-ter-ee]
- /ɪnˈsæn ɪˌtɛr i/
- /ɪnˈsæn.ə.tər.i/
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- [in-san-i-ter-ee]
- /ɪnˈsæn ɪˌtɛr i/
Definitions of insanitary word
- adjective insanitary unsanitary. 1
- noun insanitary So dirty or ridden with germs as to be a danger to health. 1
- adjective insanitary unhygienic 1
- adjective insanitary If something such as a place is insanitary, it is so dirty that it is likely to have a bad effect on people's health. 0
- adjective insanitary not sanitary; dirty or infected 0
- adjective insanitary unsanitary 0
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Origin of insanitary
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; in-3 + sanitary
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Parts of speech for Insanitary
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insanitary 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.
According to our data about 72% 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.
insanitary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for insanitary
adjective insanitary
- unhygienic — conducive to good health; healthful; sanitary.
- unsanitary — not sanitary; unhealthy or unhealthful; tending to harbor or spread disease: unsanitary living conditions.
- unclean — not clean; dirty.
- contaminated — made impure by the addition of a harmful or undesirable substance
- unwholesome — not wholesome; unhealthful; deleterious to health or physical or moral well-being: unwholesome food; unwholesome activities.
Antonyms for insanitary
adjective insanitary
- hygienic — conducive to good health; healthful; sanitary.
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