repellency

re·pel

R r

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of repellency word

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

See all 12 definitions of repellency

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Origin of repellency

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 Repellency

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Repellency

repellency 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 about 69% 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.

Synonyms for repellency

noun repellency

antipathy — Antipathy is a strong feeling of dislike or hostility towards someone or something.
dyspathy — antipathy.
eschewal — The act of eschewing.
mislike — to dislike.

All 4 Synonyms of repellency