perniciously

per·ni·cious

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-nish-uh s]
- /pərˈnɪʃ əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [per-nish-uh s]
- /pərˈnɪʃ əs/

Definitions of perniciously word

adjective perniciously causing insidious harm or ruin; ruinous; injurious; hurtful: pernicious teachings; a pernicious lie. 1
adjective perniciously deadly; fatal: a pernicious disease. 1
adjective perniciously Obsolete. evil; wicked. 1

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Origin of perniciously

First appearance:

before 1515

One of the 27% oldest English words

1515-25; < Latin perniciōsus ruinous, equivalent to pernici(ēs) ruin (per- per- + -nici-, combining form of nex death, murder (stem nec-) + -iēs noun suffix) + -ōsus -ous

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Parts of speech for Perniciously

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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perniciously popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% 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.

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Synonyms for perniciously

adverb perniciously

deleteriously — In a deleterious manner; harmfully.
noxiously — harmful or injurious to health or physical well-being: noxious fumes.

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