venerability

ven·er·a·ble

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ven-er-uh-buh l]
- /ˈvɛn ər ə bəl/
- /ˌvɛnərəˈbɪlɪti /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ven-er-uh-buh l]
- /ˈvɛn ər ə bəl/

Definitions of venerability word

adjective venerability commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character: a venerable member of Congress. 1
adjective venerability a title for someone proclaimed by the Roman Catholic Church to have attained the first degree of sanctity or of an Anglican archdeacon. 1
adjective venerability (of places, buildings, etc.) hallowed by religious, historic, or other lofty associations: the venerable halls of the abbey. 1
adjective venerability impressive or interesting because of age, antique appearance, etc.: a venerable oak tree. 1
adjective venerability extremely old or obsolete; ancient: a venerable automobile. 1
noun venerability a venerable person. 1

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Origin of venerability

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English < Latin venerābilis, equivalent to venerā(rī) to venerate + -bilis -ble

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Parts of speech for Venerability

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Venerability

venerability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

venerability usage trend in Literature

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