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vicissitude in Russian

vicissitude in Russian is сме́на, чередова́ние, непостоя́нство — vicissitude means a regular pattern of change or alternation from one state or thing to another.

vicissitude in Russian

сме́на
noun
Pronounced: smena
Regular change or succession from one thing to another, or one part of a cycle to the next; alternation; mutual succession; interchange; variability.
чередова́ние
noun
Pronounced: cheredovaniye
Regular change or succession from one thing to another, or one part of a cycle to the next; alternation; mutual succession; interchange; variability.
непостоя́нство
noun
Pronounced: nepostoyanstvo
(often, in the plural) A change, especially in one's life or fortunes.
превра́тность
noun
Pronounced: prevratnost
(often, in the plural) A change, especially in one's life or fortunes.

What does "vicissitude" mean?

  1. noun A regular pattern of change or alternation from one state or thing to another.
    "The vicissitude of the seasons shapes life on the farm."
  2. noun A change in circumstances or fortune, especially an unwelcome one, usually spoken of in the plural.
    "He faced the vicissitudes of old age with quiet patience."
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vicissitude in a sentence

  • The vicissitude of the seasons shapes life on the farm.
  • There is a vicissitude to fashion that always brings old styles back.
  • He faced the vicissitudes of old age with quiet patience.
  • Their friendship survived the vicissitudes of a difficult decade.

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What is "vicissitude" in Russian?
"vicissitude" in Russian is сме́на, чередова́ние, непостоя́нство. vicissitude means: A regular pattern of change or alternation from one state or thing to another.
How do you pronounce сме́на?
"vicissitude" in Russian is сме́на, pronounced "smena".
How do you use "vicissitude" in a sentence?
Example: "The vicissitude of the seasons shapes life on the farm." In Russian, "vicissitude" is сме́на, чередова́ние, непостоя́нство.
Are there other ways to say "vicissitude" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 4 translations listed for "vicissitude": сме́на, чередова́ние, непостоя́нство, превра́тность.
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