Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

presentee

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: pre-sen-tee
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person who is presented (e.g. to a benefice), or to whom an award is given.

noun

One who is present at work, especially if too sick to be productive, or working beyond the expected hours.

Etymology

From present + -ee; second sense likely a blend of present + absentee.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: present

Inflected Forms

presentees (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

presenteeism

Questions

What does presentee mean?: A person who is presented (e.g. to a benefice), or to whom an award is given.
Where does presentee come from?: From present + -ee; second sense likely a blend of present + absentee.

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