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duncely

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
dunce-ly
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Like, characteristic of, or pertaining to a dunce or dunces.

adv

In the manner of a dunce; as a dunce; in the way of scholastic philosophy.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From dunce + -ly (adjectival suffix).

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

more duncely (comparative) most duncely (superlative)

Frequently Paired Words

duncery

Synonyms

duncish duncelike

Questions

What does duncely mean?
Like, characteristic of, or pertaining to a dunce or dunces.
Where does duncely come from?
From dunce + -ly (adjectival suffix).

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