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venerative

ven·er·a·tion
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ven-uh-rey-shuh n]
    • /ˌvɛn əˈreɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ven-uh-rey-shuh n]
    • /ˌvɛn əˈreɪ ʃən/

Definitions of venerative word

  • noun venerative the act of venerating. 1
  • noun venerative the state of being venerated. 1
  • noun venerative the feeling of a person who venerates; a feeling of awe, respect, etc.; reverence: They were filled with veneration for their priests. 1
  • noun venerative an expression of this feeling: A memorial was erected in veneration of the dead of both world wars. 1
  • adjective venerative of or relating to veneration or worship 0
  • adjective venerative Of or relating to veneration. 0

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Origin of venerative

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin venerātiōn- (stem of venerātiō), equivalent to venerāt(us) (see venerate) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Venerative

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

venerative popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

venerative usage trend in Literature

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