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unrecoupable

re·coup
U u

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-koop]
    • /rɪˈkup/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-koop]
    • /rɪˈkup/

Definitions of unrecoupable word

  • verb with object unrecoupable to get back the equivalent of: to recoup one's losses by a lucky investment. 1
  • verb with object unrecoupable to regain or recover. 1
  • verb with object unrecoupable to reimburse or indemnify; pay back: to recoup a person for expenses. 1
  • verb with object unrecoupable Law. to withhold (a portion of something due), having some rightful claim to do so. 1
  • verb without object unrecoupable to get back an equivalent, as of something lost. 1
  • verb without object unrecoupable Law. to plead in defense a claim arising out of the same subject matter as the plaintiff's claim. 1

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Origin of unrecoupable

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Middle French recouper to cut back, cut again, equivalent to re- re- + couper to cut; see coup1

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Parts of speech for Unrecoupable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unrecoupable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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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