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patrescence

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pa-tres-cence
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The process of becoming (and coming to inhabit the role of) a father.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Compare Latin pater (“father”), English matrescence (“becoming a mother”).

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

patrescent matrescence matrescent

Questions

What does patrescence mean?
The process of becoming (and coming to inhabit the role of) a father.
Where does patrescence come from?
Compare Latin pater (“father”), English matrescence (“becoming a mother”).

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