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- [nep-uh-tiz-uh m]
- /ˈnɛp əˌtɪz əm/
- /nˌepətˈɪstɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nep-uh-tiz-uh m]
- /ˈnɛp əˌtɪz əm/
Definitions of nepotistic word
- noun nepotistic patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics: She was accused of nepotism when she made her nephew an officer of the firm. 1
- noun nepotistic Of or pertaining to nepotism; favoring relatives because of their relationship rather than their abilities. 1
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Origin of nepotistic
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
From the Italian word nepotismo, dating back to 1655-65. See nephew, -ism
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Parts of speech for Nepotistic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
nepotistic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
nepotistic usage trend in Literature
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