tyrannic

ty·ran·ni·cal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ti-ran-i-kuh l, tahy-]
- /tɪˈræn ɪ kəl, taɪ-/
- /ˈtɪ.rə.nik/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ti-ran-i-kuh l, tahy-]
- /tɪˈræn ɪ kəl, taɪ-/

Definitions of tyrannic word

adjective tyrannic of or characteristic of a tyrant. 1
adjective tyrannic unjustly cruel, harsh, or severe; arbitrary or oppressive; despotic: a tyrannical ruler. 1

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Origin of tyrannic

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

1530-40; < Latin tyrannic(us) (< Greek tyrannikós, equivalent to týrann(os) tyrant + -ikos -ic) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Tyrannic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tyrannic 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 65% 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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Synonyms for tyrannic

adj tyrannic

absolutist — the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government.
absolutistic — relating to absolutism or absolutists
monocratic — government by only one person; autocracy.

adjective tyrannic

disciplinarian — a person who enforces or advocates discipline: The teacher was a formidable disciplinarian.

All 4 Synonyms of tyrannic