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- [tim-uh-thee]
- /ˈtɪm ə θi/
- /ˈtɪməθɪ/
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- [tim-uh-thee]
- /ˈtɪm ə θi/
Definitions of timothy word
- noun plural timothy a coarse grass, Phleum pratense, having cylindrical spikes, used as fodder. 1
- noun timothy a disciple and companion of the apostle Paul, to whom Paul is supposed to have addressed two Epistles. 1
- noun timothy either of these Epistles, I Timothy or II Timothy. Abbreviation: I Tim., II Tim. 1
- noun timothy a male given name. 1
- noun timothy male given name 1
- noun timothy Saint. a disciple of Paul, who became leader of the Christian community at Ephesus. Feast day: Jan 26 or 22 0
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Origin of timothy
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40; named after Timothy Hanson, American farmer who cultivated it in the early 18th century
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Parts of speech for Timothy
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timothy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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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