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- [noun proh-test; verb pruh-test, proh-test]
- /noun ˈproʊ tɛst; verb prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst/
- /prətˈestɪv/
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- [noun proh-test; verb pruh-test, proh-test]
- /noun ˈproʊ tɛst; verb prəˈtɛst, ˈproʊ tɛst/
Definitions of protestive word
- noun protestive an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation. 2
- noun protestive Commerce. a formal notarial certificate attesting the fact that a check, note, or bill of exchange has been presented for acceptance or payment and that it has been refused. the action taken to fix the liability for a dishonored bill of exchange or note. 1
- noun protestive Law. (upon one's payment of a tax or other state or city exaction) a formal statement disputing the legality of the demand. a written and attested declaration made by the master of a ship stating the circumstances under which some damage has happened to the ship or cargo, or other circumstances involving the liability of the officers, crew, etc. 1
- noun protestive Sports. a formal objection or complaint made to an official. 1
- verb without object protestive to give manifest expression to objection or disapproval; remonstrate. 1
- verb without object protestive to make solemn or earnest declaration. 1
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Origin of protestive
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (noun) Middle English < Middle French (French protêt), derivative of protester to protest < Latin prōtestārī to declare publicly, equivalent to prō- pro-1 + testārī to testify, derivative of testis a witness; (v.) late Middle English protesten < Middle French protester
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Parts of speech for Protestive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
protestive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
protestive usage trend in Literature
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