Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

by-view

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.18 in modern English

Syllables: by-view
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A private or selfish view; a self-interested aim or purpose.

Example Sentences

"[N]o Man's Importunities ſhall weary him, no Man's Flattery ſhall bribe him, no By-views of his own ſhall miſlead him: He will arm himſelf perfectly in his Integrity; […]"

Etymology

From by- + view.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: by

Inflected Forms

by-views (plural)

Phrases

by view of

Frequently Paired Words

by view of

Questions

What does by-view mean?: A private or selfish view; a self-interested aim or purpose.
Where does by-view come from?: From by- + view.

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