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Rareservile
The correct spelling is servile.
How to pronounce servile
/ˈsɜː(ɹ).ˌvaɪl/
nounIPA: /ˈsɜː(ɹ).ˌvaɪl/
Say it like: Ser-vil-e
The correct spelling is servile. (grammar) An element which forms no part of the original root. For example: "servile flattery; servile obedience"
Usage Examples
“servile flattery; servile obedience”
“a servile letter”
Meanings
noun
- 1.(grammar) An element which forms no part of the original root.
- 2.A slave; a menial.
adjective
- 1.Of or pertaining to a slave.
- 2.Submissive or slavish.
- 3.(grammar) Not belonging to the original root.
- 4.(grammar) Not sounded, but serving to lengthen the preceding vowel, like the e in tune.
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