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s.v.

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.31 in modern English

Syllables
s.v.
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
2
Letters
1
Syllables
2
Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Used to refer to an entry in a dictionary or encyclopedia: under the word(s) [X]; at headword [X]; at entry [X].

noun

Alternative form of SV.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Abbreviation of Latin sub verbo or sub voce, plural sub verbis resp. sub vocibus.

Usage

Inflected Forms

s. v. (alternative)

Phrases

sub nomine

Frequently Paired Words

sub nomine s.n. s.nn.

Questions

What does s.v. mean?
Used to refer to an entry in a dictionary or encyclopedia: under the word(s) [X]; at headword [X]; at entry [X].
Where does s.v. come from?
Abbreviation of Latin sub verbo or sub voce, plural sub verbis resp. sub vocibus.

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