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- [pruh-vok-uh-tiv]
- /prəˈvɒk ə tɪv/
- /prəˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pruh-vok-uh-tiv]
- /prəˈvɒk ə tɪv/
Definitions of provocatively word
- adjective provocatively tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing. 1
- noun provocatively something provocative. 1
- adverb provocatively so as to arouse anger 1
- adverb provocatively arousing sexual feelings 1
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Origin of provocatively
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
First recorded in 1375-1425; late Middle English word from Late Latin word prōvocātīvus. See provocation, -ive
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Parts of speech for Provocatively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
provocatively 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.
According to our data about 64% 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.
provocatively usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for provocatively
adverb provocatively
- antagonistically — acting in opposition; opposing, especially mutually.
- challengingly — in a way that challenges or defies someone
- confrontationally — In a confrontational way.
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