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- [noun pon-tif-i-kit, -keyt; verb pon-tif-i-keyt]
- /noun pɒnˈtɪf ɪ kɪt, -ˌkeɪt; verb pɒnˈtɪf ɪˌkeɪt/
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- [noun pon-tif-i-kit, -keyt; verb pon-tif-i-keyt]
- /noun pɒnˈtɪf ɪ kɪt, -ˌkeɪt; verb pɒnˈtɪf ɪˌkeɪt/
Definitions of pontificating word
- verb without object pontificating to speak in a pompous or dogmatic manner: Did he pontificate about the responsibilities of a good citizen? 2
- noun pontificating the office or term of office of a pontiff. 1
- verb without object pontificating to perform the office or duties of a pontiff. 1
- verb without object pontificating to serve as a bishop, especially in a Pontifical Mass. 1
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Origin of pontificating
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; (noun) < Latin pontificātus; see pontifical, -ate3; (v.) < Medieval Latin pontificātus past participle of pontificāre to be an ecclesiastic; see -ate1
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Parts of speech for Pontificating
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pontificating popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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