leavis

Lea·vis

L l

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lee-vis]
- /ˈli vɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lee-vis]
- /ˈli vɪs/

Definitions of leavis word

noun leavis F(rank) R(aymond) 1895–1978, English critic and teacher. 1
noun leavis F(rank) R(aymond). 1895–1978, English literary critic. He edited Scrutiny (1932–53) and his books include The Great Tradition (1948) and The Common Pursuit (1952) 0
noun leavis F(rank) R(aymond)1895-1978; Eng. literary critic 0

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leavis popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

leavis usage trend in Literature

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