Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hectivity

/hɛkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: hec-tiv-i-ty
IPA: /hɛkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

20

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A state of constant, frenzied, and typically stressful activity.

Uncountable

noun

A frenetic or stressful activity.

Countable

Example Sentences

"I headed from my apartment over to a corner diner for a late break fast^([sic]), and I don't recall the normal crush of people packing the New York streets or the usual hectivity."
"Out here on the Pacific, there's no rush, no tension, none of the "hectivities" of everyday life ashore."

Etymology

Blend of hectic + activity.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /hɛkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/
British English: /hɛkˈtɪv.ɪ.tiː/

Usage

Inflected Forms

hectivities (plural)

Rhymes With

activity relativity nativity reflectivity proclivity normativity privity affectivity prescriptivity homonormativity snacktivity

Questions

How do you pronounce hectivity?: The recorded pronunciation is /hɛkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/.
What does hectivity mean?: A state of constant, frenzied, and typically stressful activity.
Where does hectivity come from?: Blend of hectic + activity.

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