marlovian

Mar·lo·vi·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-loh-vee-uh n]
- /mɑrˈloʊ vi ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-loh-vee-uh n]
- /mɑrˈloʊ vi ən/

Definitions of marlovian word

adjective marlovian of, relating to, or characteristic of Christopher Marlowe or his writings, especially his plays. 1
noun marlovian Someone who believes the Marlovian theory, that Christopher Marlowe was the main writer of works attributed to William Shakespeare. 0
adjective marlovian Of or relating to the English writer Christopher Marlowe. 0

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Origin of marlovian

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; Marlowe (Latinization with -v- substitution) + -ian

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Parts of speech for Marlovian

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marlovian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.