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- [tuh-rif-ik]
- /təˈrɪf ɪk/
- /təˈrɪf.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tuh-rif-ik]
- /təˈrɪf ɪk/
Definitions of terrific word
- adjective terrific extraordinarily great or intense: terrific speed. 1
- adjective terrific extremely good; wonderful: a terrific vacation. 1
- adjective terrific causing terror; terrifying. 1
- interjection terrific great! 1
- adjective terrific great 1
- adjective terrific intense, big 1
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Origin of terrific
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Latin terrificus frightening, equivalent to terr(ēre) to frighten + -i- -i- + -ficus -fic
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Parts of speech for Terrific
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
terrific popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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".
terrific usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for terrific
adj terrific
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
- blue-ribbon — of superior quality or prominence; first-rate; specially selected: a blue-ribbon committee of fund-raisers.
adjective terrific
- agitating — Present participle of agitate.
- almighty — The Almighty is another name for God. You can also refer to Almighty God.
- dreamy — of the nature of or characteristic of dreams; visionary.
- extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.
- fantastic — conceived or appearing as if conceived by an unrestrained imagination; odd and remarkable; bizarre; grotesque: fantastic rock formations; fantastic designs.
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