repellence

re·pel

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-pel]
- /rɪˈpɛl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-pel]
- /rɪˈpɛl/

Definitions of repellence word

verb with object repellence to drive or force back (an assailant, invader, etc.). 1
verb with object repellence to thrust back or away. 1
verb with object repellence to resist effectively (an attack, onslaught, etc.). 1
verb with object repellence to keep off or out; fail to mix with: Water and oil repel each other. 1
verb with object repellence to resist the absorption or passage of (water or other liquid): This coat repels rain. 1
verb with object repellence to refuse to have to do with; resist involvement in: to repel temptation. 1

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Origin of repellence

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English repellen < Latin repellere to drive back, equivalent to re- re- + pellere to drive, push; see repulse

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Parts of speech for Repellence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Repellence

repellence popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for repellence

noun repellence

mislike — to dislike.

Just one Synonym for repellence