popularity
//ˌpɒp.jəˈlæɹ.ɪ.ti//
Forms
- Plural
- popularities
Definitions
1.The quality or state of being popular; especially, the state of being widely liked or in favor with the people at large.
- Politicians are rarely known for their popularity.
- The massive popularity of the book led to it being adapted into a movie.
- This destination has increased in popularity after great reviews in the guide books.
Frequency
Overall
Rare· #4563
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Rare
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
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Word family
Etymology
From popular + -ity
From Latin popularitas (“an effort to please the people”).