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impatiens

/ˌɪmpˈeɪʃənz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.94 in modern English

Syllables
im-pa-tiens
IPA
/ˌɪmpˈeɪʃənz/
13
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of various ornamental plants of the genus Impatiens.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From translingual Impatiens, from Latin impatiēns.

Origin

Word Breakdown

  • Root: Impatiens, impatiēns

Phrases

blue diamond impatiens

Synonyms

jewelweed noli me tangere touch-me-not

Rhymes With

operations nations relations organizations applications communications regulations stations situations locations expectations congratulations

Questions

How do you pronounce impatiens?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɪmpˈeɪʃənz/.
What does impatiens mean?
Any of various ornamental plants of the genus Impatiens.
Where does impatiens come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce impatiens

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