nephritic

ne·phri·tis

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nuh-frahy-tis]
- /nəˈfraɪ tɪs/
- /ne.ˈfrɪ.tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nuh-frahy-tis]
- /nəˈfraɪ tɪs/

Definitions of nephritic word

noun nephritic inflammation of the kidneys, especially in Bright's disease. 1
noun nephritic Of or in the kidneys; renal. 1
adjective nephritic of or relating to the kidneys 0
adjective nephritic relating to or affected with nephritis 0
adjective nephritic of a kidney or the kidneys; renal 0
adjective nephritic of or having nephritis 0

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Origin of nephritic

First appearance:

before 1570

One of the 33% oldest English words

1570-80; < Late Latin nephrītis a disease of the kidneys < Greek nephrîtis. See nephr-, -itis

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Parts of speech for Nephritic

noun

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preposition

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nephritic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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Top questions with nephritic

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