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vicissitude

noun

Regular change or succession from one thing to another, or one part of a cycle to the next; alternation; mutual succession; interchange.

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Word length
11
Starts with
V
Ends with
E
Contains
IC
Scrabble score
17
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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[vaɪˈsɪs.ɨˌt(j)u(ː)d] [vaɪˈsɪs.ɨˌt(j)u(ː)d] [vaɪˈsɪs.ɨˌt(j)u(ː)d]

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noun

  1. Regular change or succession from one thing to another, or one part of a cycle to the next; alternation; mutual succession; interchange.

  2. (often in the plural) A change, especially in one's life or fortunes.

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