expletive

Letters that make expletive

e, l, p, t, i, v, x are letters that make 'expletive'

Words within expletive

ti, LET, ex, iv, let, IV, LE, Ti are words within 'expletive'

2 possible definitions for 'expletive'

Expletive as "a word or phrase conveying no independent meaning but added to fill out a sentence or metrical line"

Under this definition, expletive is a noun and has the following properties:

expletive as a type

'expletive' can be a type of utterance, vocalization.

Expletive as "profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger"

Under this definition, expletive is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

swearing, swearword, curse, curse word, oath, cuss have the same meaning as 'expletive'

expletive as a type

'expletive' can be a type of profanity.

Derivatives of expletive

swear, imprecate, blaspheme, curse, cuss are derivatives of 'expletive'.

Example of expletive used within this context

"expletives were deleted"


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