/ɛ̃.pɔ.li/
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impolite, rude
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Word origin
From the prefix in- ('not') and poli ('polite'), which comes from Latin politus ('polished').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- politus
- English cognates
- polite, impolite
Grammar
Examples
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It is rude to talk with your mouth full.
vendeuse.
Do not be rude to the shop assistant.
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I did not want to seem impolite.
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His rude answers annoyed the headteacher.
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Rude children quickly get noticed.
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