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- [ri-sid-uh-veyt, ree-]
- /rɪˈsɪd əˌveɪt, ri-/
- /rɪsˈɪdɪvˌeɪt/
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- [ri-sid-uh-veyt, ree-]
- /rɪˈsɪd əˌveɪt, ri-/
Definition of recidivate word
- verb without object recidivate to engage in recidivism; relapse. 1
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Origin of recidivate
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Medieval Latin recidivātus past participle of recidivāre to relapse. See recidivism, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Recidivate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
recidivate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
recidivate usage trend in Literature
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verb recidivate
- lapse — an accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state; a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard: a lapse of justice.
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