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- [ri-gret-uh-buh l]
- /rɪˈgrɛt ə bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-gret-uh-buh l]
- /rɪˈgrɛt ə bəl/
Definition of regretable word
- adjective regretable causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable. 1
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Origin of regretable
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Middle French regret(t)able; see regret, -able
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Parts of speech for Regretable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
regretable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 75% 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.
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