uncanny /.ʌn'kæni/

Meaning

English definition

• (adj.) suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
• (adj.) surpassing the ordinary or normal

Chinese translation

• a. 怪诞的, 可怕的, 离奇的, 神秘的

Word details

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

/.ʌn'kæni/

Syllables

3

Exam levels

TOEFL · GRE

Frequency

Zipf 3.33 · Super Super Rare

Word forms

uncannier, uncanniest

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