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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-vurt, dahy-]
- /dɪˈvɜrt, daɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-vurt, dahy-]
- /dɪˈvɜrt, daɪ-/
Definitions of redivert word
- verb with object redivert to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect. 1
- verb with object redivert British. to route (traffic) on a detour. 1
- verb with object redivert to draw off to a different course, purpose, etc. 1
- verb with object redivert to distract from serious occupation; entertain or amuse. 1
- verb without object redivert to turn aside; veer: It is sad to see so much talent divert to trivial occupations. 1
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Origin of redivert
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin dīvertere, equivalent to dī- di-2 + vertere to turn
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Parts of speech for Redivert
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
redivert popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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".
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