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English

Etymology

Greek κυδος, "praise" or "renown".

Noun

kudos , singular noun

1. praise; accolades.

   The talented, young playwright received kudos for his new drama.

Usage

• Although it ends in an -s and may fool people into thinking this is a plural noun, kudos actually comes from a Greek singular noun, and in English it is used as a singular noun as well. A singular form "kudo" with plural "kudos" has been used, with the singular word meaning "a statement of praise," but this usage has been discouraged.

  Kudos is given if you avoid making the mistake of using a plural verb with this word.

Finnish

Etymology

From kutoa "to knit, weave".

Noun

1. (Woven or textile) fabric.
2. (Cell) tissue.

Derived terms

• kudoksensiirto
• kudosvaurio

Related terms

• kudonnainen
• kudonta
• kutoa

Other Translations for "kudos"

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Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		kudos
Hex		eb f5 e4 6f f3
Pig Latin		udoskay

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