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- [vol-yuh-buh l]
- /ˈvɒl yə bəl/
- /ˌvɒ.ljʊ.ˈbɪ.lɪ.ti/
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- [vol-yuh-buh l]
- /ˈvɒl yə bəl/
Definitions of volubility word
- adjective volubility characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative: a voluble spokesman for the cause. 1
- noun volubility (Uncountable Noun) the state of being voluble. 0
- noun volubility (Countable Noun) the degree to which someone is voluble. 0
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Origin of volubility
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Latin volūbilis which turns easily, flowing, equivalent to volū-, base of volvere to turn + -bilis -ble
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Parts of speech for Volubility
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
volubility popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
volubility usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for volubility
noun volubility
- articulacy — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
- articulateness — uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
- chattiness — characterized by friendly and informal talk or writing, often about minor or personal matters: a long, chatty letter from my sister.
- command language — the language used to access a computer system
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