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I always look for good stories and good characters, and if they're placed in a whodunit, then I'm interested.
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Meaning of "whodunit" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WHODUNIT

whodunit  [huːˈdʌnɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WHODUNIT

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Whodunit 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.

WHAT DOES WHODUNIT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Whodunit

A whodunit or whodunnit is a complex, plot-driven variety of the detective story in which the audience is given the opportunity to engage in the same process of deduction as the protagonist throughout the investigation of a crime. The reader or viewer is provided with the clues from which the identity of the perpetrator may be deduced before the story provides the revelation itself at its climax. The investigation is usually conducted by an eccentric, amateur, or semi-professional detective.

Definition of whodunit in the English dictionary

The definition of whodunit in the dictionary is a novel, film or play about a murder in which the identity of the murderer remains a mystery until the end.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WHODUNIT


Bennett
ˈbɛnɪt
bonnet
ˈbɒnɪt
bunnet
ˈbʌnɪt
cabinet
ˈkæbɪnɪt
definite
ˈdɛfɪnɪt
granite
ˈɡrænɪt
hornet
ˈhɔːnɪt
infinite
ˈɪnfɪnɪt
knit
nɪt
magnet
ˈmæɡnɪt
minute
ˈmɪnɪt
passionate
ˈpæʃənɪt
planet
ˈplænɪt
punnet
ˈpʌnɪt
senate
ˈsɛnɪt
unfortunate
ʌnˈfɔːtʃənɪt
unit
ˈjuːnɪt
whodunnit
huːˈdʌnɪt
whydunit
ˈwaɪˌdʌnɪt
whydunnit
ˈwaɪˌdʌnɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WHODUNIT

who
who-does-what
who´d
who´ll
who´s
who´s who
who´ve
whoa
whodunitry
whodunnit
whodunnitry
whoe´er
whoever
whole
whole blood
whole gale
whole hog
whole milk
whole note
whole number

WORDS THAT END LIKE WHODUNIT

ambulatory care unit
base unit
bomb disposal unit
condominium unit
control unit
currency unit
display unit
disposal unit
garbage disposal unit
generating unit
graphical display unit
intensive care unit
medical unit
mobile police unit
monetary unit
processing unit
sealed unit
stock unit
storage unit
subunit

Synonyms and antonyms of whodunit in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «whodunit» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WHODUNIT

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

Translator English - Chinese

侦探小说
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

whodunit
570 millions of speakers

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whodunit
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

whodunit
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المجرم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

детективный роман
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

whodunit
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রহস্যময় গল্প
260 millions of speakers

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roman policier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Whodunit
190 millions of speakers

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Krimi
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

推理小説
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

추리 소설
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ing kono
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

whodunit
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஹூட்யூனிட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हुशार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

polisiye film
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

giallo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kryminał
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

детективний роман
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

whodunit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

whodunit
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

detective verhaal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dECKARE
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

whodunit
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of whodunit

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WHODUNIT»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WHODUNIT» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «WHODUNIT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word whodunit.
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Joel Kinnaman
I always look for good stories and good characters, and if they're placed in a whodunit, then I'm interested.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WHODUNIT»

Discover the use of whodunit in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to whodunit and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Baffling Whodunit Puzzles: Dr. Quicksolve Mini-Mysteries
Dr. Jeffrey Lynn Quicksolve, professor of criminology, visits more than forty crime scenes in order to identify the guilty parties.
Jim Sukach, 1997
2
Great Book of Whodunit Puzzles: Mini-Mysteries for You to Solve
Describes forty-three crime puzzles, which the reader tries to solve with the aid of clues, codes, alibis, and other evidence.
Falcon Travis, 1993
3
Whodunit Mysteries
Presents eighty short mystery stories that contain hidden telltale clues that point to their solution.
Hy Conrad, Stan Smith, Derrick Niederman, 2007
4
Whodunit?: A Guide to Crime, Suspense, and Spy Fiction
Surveys the history of the different types of fiction concerning crime, offers advice on how to write mysteries, and rates the various crime writers and their novels
Henry Reymond Fitzwalter Keating, 1982
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Whodunit Crime Mysteries
These are some of the most treacherous, confounding crimes ever committed, and it's up to you to solve them with the help of Sergeant Gunther Wilson and the mysterious Sherman Holmes.
Hy Conrad, 2003
6
Whodunit Puzzles: Brainteasers from Riddle Middle School
When all of the midterm exams are stolen at Riddle Middle School, the reader is invited to help join in the investigation by solving a series of puzzles that will lead to the culprits.
Robert Mandelberg, 2006
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Whodunit--you Decide!: Mini-mysteries for You to Solve
Contains twelve fictitious crime cases, with background story and evidence presented to the jury, the jury deliberations, and solutions.
Hy Conrad, 1996
8
Challenging Whodunit Puzzles: Dr. Quicksolve's Mini-mysteries
Readers join Dr. Quicksolve and his son Junior in solving a selection of short mysteries.
Jim Sukach, 1998
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Quicksolve Whodunit Puzzles: Challenging Mini-mysteries
The reader is invited to join celebrated armchair detective Dr. Jeffrey Lynn Quicksolve in solving a series of mysteries. The solutions are given in a separate section.
Jim Sukach, 1996
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Great Quicksolve Whodunit Puzzles: Mini-Mysteries for You to ...
The reader is invited to help Dr. Quicksolve and his son, Junior, solve forty mini-mysteries. Includes solutions.
Jim Sukach, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WHODUNIT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term whodunit is used in the context of the following news items.
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It is a "Whodunit" Mystery on Tonight's All-New 'Austin & Ally'
When the group attends their school's '70s-themed party, Ally's songbook is stolen out of her bag. But have no fear Ally, Austin, Dez and Trish are on the case ... «Fanlala, Jul 15»
2
Photos From Disney Channel's Whodunit Weekend - "I Didn't Do It"
A mysterious new episode of I Didn't Do It is airing Friday, July 24th as part of Disney Channel's Whodunit? Weekend. The episode is titled "Elementary, My Dear ... «Twist Magazine, Jul 15»
3
'The 39 Steps' a fun take on suspenseful whodunit
It's a man-on-the-run whodunit, but it's not as dark and menacing as the original tale. "It's not making fun of it, but sending up that whole genre of film," said ... «Surrey Now, Jul 15»
4
Disney Channel To Air 'Whodunit' Weekend Next Month - See …
The episodes will also be available to verified users on WATCHDisneyChannel.com and the WATCH Disney Channel app for smartphones and tablets. «Just Jared Jr., Jun 15»
5
Mystery-thriller a whodunit lover's dream
The Bookworm Sez Mystery-thriller a whodunit lover's dream. 0. Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn. Google+ Pinterest Email. Share this with your friends! From. «The Fayette Tribune, Jun 15»
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Geneva Whodunit Has Chinese Alleging $1.2 Billion Fraud
(Bloomberg) –- Some Chinese investors are now taking to the streets in Beijing and Hong Kong as they protest and alleged currency scam. Victims say nearly ... «Bloomberg, Jun 15»
7
Mason death: 'This is not a whodunit'
Warren County officials hope to meet next week to review evidence in the death of Mason resident Susan Sparks, who was fatally shot in her home in March. «Cincinnati.com, May 15»
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Oil's whodunit moment coming as millions of barrels set to vanish …
BloombergReserve reports for 2015 will not be published until early next year, and will be the first test of how the undeveloped wells stand up to lower prices. «Financial Post, May 15»
9
Judge dismisses 'whodunit' suit over sex toy
Declaring on Thursday that a case presented to a jury this week remains a "whodunit," a Houston federal judge granted a directed verdict requested by a United ... «Chron.com, May 15»
10
A doll whodunit in the middle of St. Paul
On April 29, 2015, MPR News reporter Euan Kerr discovered that the center island of his residential neighborhood's roundabout had, overnight, been populated ... «Minnesota Public Radio News, May 15»

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