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raptus

/ˈɹaptəs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.22 in modern English

Syllables
rap-tus
IPA
/ˈɹaptəs/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A state of rapture.

noun

A seizure.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin raptus, from rapio (“seize”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈɹaptəs/

Inflected Forms

raptuses (plural)

Synonyms

ecstasy rapture transport exaltation seizure ictus

Questions

How do you pronounce raptus?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɹaptəs/.
What does raptus mean?
A state of rapture.
Where does raptus come from?
From Latin raptus, from rapio (“seize”).

How to pronounce raptus

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