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Few men can be said to have inimitable excellencies: let us watch them in their progress from infancy to manhood, and we shall soon be convinced that what they attained was the necessary consequence of the line they pursued, and the means they used.
Adam Clarke

Meaning of "excellencies" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EXCELLENCIES

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXCELLENCIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Excellencies is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXCELLENCIES

exceed
exceedable
exceeder
exceeding
exceedingly
excel
excelled
excellence
Excellency
excellent
excellently
excelling
excelsior
except
except for
except that
exceptant
excepted
excepting
exception

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXCELLENCIES

agencies
competencies
constituencies
contingencies
currencies
deficiencies
dependencies
discrepancies
efficiencies
emergencies
fancies
frequencies
inconsistencies
malignancies
policies
pregnancies
regencies
residencies
tendencies
transparencies
vacancies

Synonyms and antonyms of excellencies in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «excellencies» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXCELLENCIES

Find out the translation of excellencies to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of excellencies from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «excellencies» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

阁下
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

excelencias
570 millions of speakers

English

excellencies
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

महानुभाव
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أصحاب السعادة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

превосходительства
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

excelências
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

excellencies
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Excellences
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keunggulan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Exzellenzen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

閣下
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

탁월성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kaunggulan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Thưa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மகத்துவங்களை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उत्कृष्टता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ekselansları
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

eccellenze
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ekscelencje
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

превосходительства
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Excelențele
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βραβεύσεις
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eksellensies
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Excellenser
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Eksellenser
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of excellencies

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXCELLENCIES»

The term «excellencies» is normally little used and occupies the 123.027 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXCELLENCIES» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «excellencies» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «excellencies» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about excellencies

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4 QUOTES WITH «EXCELLENCIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word excellencies.
1
James Boswell
For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation.
2
James Boswell
A good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation.
3
Joseph P. Bradley
The perfection of style consists in the use of the exact speech necessary to convey the sense in the fewest words consistent with perspicuity, at the same time having regard to appropriateness and harmony of expression. Its greater excellencies are directness, accuracy, appropriateness and perspicuity.
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Adam Clarke
Few men can be said to have inimitable excellencies: let us watch them in their progress from infancy to manhood, and we shall soon be convinced that what they attained was the necessary consequence of the line they pursued, and the means they used.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXCELLENCIES»

Discover the use of excellencies in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to excellencies and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Gospel Deeps: Reveling in the Excellencies of Jesus
This book serves as a valuable contribution to the emerging canon of gospel-centered literature, in the spirit of John Piper's Pleasures of God and Tim Keller's emphasis on a "robust gospel," and continues in the glory-reveling legacy left ...
Jared C. Wilson, 2012
2
The Excellencies of the English Liturgy: an Address to ...
Hugh STOWELL (Canon of Chester.) THE EXCELLENCIES OF THE ENGLISH LITURGY: AN ADDRESS TO CHURCHMEN. BY THE REV. HUGH STOWELL, MA. ,, HON. CANON OF CHESTER, ,( RURAL DEAN, RECTOR OF CHRIST ...
Hugh STOWELL (Canon of Chester.), 1865
3
The Distinctive Excellencies of the Book of Common Prayer. A ...
George Smith DREW. A SERMON, '8'0. LAMEN'TATIONS, III, 41. “Let. us lift up our heart with our hands unto Gon in the Heavens.” In the order of our liturgical services, this is the last Sunday of the Christian year. We have again completed the ...
George Smith DREW, 1849
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An Introduction to the Classics; containing a short ...
... and inquisitive People, who have the misfortune not to be well acquainted ' with the learned Tongues, may have some Taste of their Excellencies. Ig. norant Persons, who know nothing of their Language, wou'd soon be persuaded to believe ...
Anthony BLACKWALL, 1718
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An Introduction to the Classics; Containing, A Short ...
... masterly Hands (as we already have some) among o- ther Reasons for this, that ingenious and inquisitive People', who have the misfortune not to be well acquainted with the learned Tongues, may have some Taste of their Excellencies .
Anthony Blackwall, 1718
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Ecclesiastical history, a course of lectures
Most High, Mighty, and Sovereign Lords,— In consequence of the letter your Excellencies have been pleased to write to these valleys some few days ago, our churches of St. Jean, Angrogne, and Boby, throw themselves at your feet, to assure ...
William Jones, 1838
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Memoirs of Edmund Ludlow, Esq. ...: With a Collection of ...
The same in English. To the Illustrious, High and Mighty Sovereigns, and most honoured Lords, their Excellencies of Bern. HAVING been constrained by the late extraordinary revolution of affairs in England, the place of our birth, for avoiding ...
Edmund Ludlow, 1751
8
Foedera, conventiones, literae et cujuscunque generis acta ...
And further it is to be considered, that from the second of May last past, their Excellencies undertook, or agreed to follow the said old Treaty, to examine, correct and amplify it, acc«rd- ing to the present Constitution of Times and Affairs; And that ...
9
Principles and Acts of the Revolution in America: Or, An ...
declaring the inhabitants rebels — I say, after such a series of causes for reflection, and that your excellencies nom find ut. in arms against you, determined on independence or death, can you possibly ente- tain an idea thai we have not ...
Hezekiah Niles, 1822
10
The Works of Jonathan Edwards, Volume One
And besides these, he has all other human excellencies in the highest perfection. These, indeed, are no proper addition to his divine excellencies. Christ has no more excellency in his person, since his incarnation, than he had before; ...
Jonathan Edwards

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXCELLENCIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term excellencies is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Brics marks need for collective growth drive – Zuma
“Your Excellencies, this summit takes place against the backdrop of an unfavourable global economic climate characterised by the sluggish ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
2
How Female Bomber Killed Two-Year-Old, 25 Others in Zaria
"The essence of having your excellencies is to have first-hand information as well as your views about the activities of these bandits and the ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
3
FG partners state govts to curb insecurity in Northern states
“The essence of having your Excellencies is to have first hand information as well as your views about the activities of these bandits and the ... «P.M. News, Jul 15»
4
Media Advisory - Governor General to Meet with Wildfires Evacuees …
OTTAWA, July 8, 2015 /CNW/ - Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will be in ... «Canada NewsWire, Jul 15»
5
Qatari Emir meets Saudi King
HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al-Thani, personal representative of HH the Emir, attended the meeting along with Their Excellencies members ... «Bahrain News Agency, Jul 15»
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FG Orders Military-led Offensive Against Cattle Rustlers, Bandits In …
“The essence of having your excellencies is to have first hand information as well as your views about the activities of these bandits and the ... «Information Nigeria, Jul 15»
7
Security Chiefs, Eight Northern Governors In Security Meeting
"The essence of having your excellencies is to have first hand information as well as your views about the activities of these bandits and the ... «THISDAY Live, Jul 15»
8
Strasser: the irony of a redeemer
... later served as His Excellencies the President and Vice President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, respectively, but the former is now late. «Sierra Express Media, Jul 15»
9
APC Crisis: How NEC made Oyegun, Saraki, Dogara winners
“I have already addressed you through the Chairman, through the leadership of the party, through your excellencies, the governors, and ... «Gbooza, Jul 15»
10
Calgary's 'North American' show jumping tournament wraps at …
“With the Governor General and their excellencies attending yesterday for the Queen Elizabeth II Cup, we were fortunate to have ideal ... «Calgary Sun, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Excellencies [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/excellencies>. Apr 2024 ».
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