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- [uhn-ri-pair]
- /ˌʌn rɪˈpɛər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-ri-pair]
- /ˌʌn rɪˈpɛər/
Definition of unrepair word
- noun unrepair lack of repair; disrepair; dilapidation: in a state of unrepair. 1
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Origin of unrepair
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; un-1 + repair1
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Parts of speech for Unrepair
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unrepair popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
unrepair usage trend in Literature
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