unencroached

en·croach

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-krohch]
- /ɛnˈkroʊtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [en-krohch]
- /ɛnˈkroʊtʃ/

Definitions of unencroached word

verb without object unencroached to advance beyond proper, established, or usual limits; make gradual inroads: A dictatorship of the majority is encroaching on the rights of the individual. 1
verb without object unencroached to trespass upon the property, domain, or rights of another, especially stealthily or by gradual advances. 1

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Origin of unencroached

First appearance:

before 1275

One of the 13% oldest English words

1275-1325; Middle English encrochen < Anglo-French encrocher, Old French encrochier to catch hold of, seize, equivalent to en- en-1 + -crochier, verbal derivative of croc hook < Germanic; see crooked, crook1

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Parts of speech for Unencroached

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unencroached popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for unencroached

noun unencroached

infringer — to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.

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