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naive, naïve

Pronunciation: /naɪˈiːv/

adj. naˈively, naˈïvely adv.Translate naive | into Spanish

German translation of naive

naiv

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Definition of naive in the British & World English dictionary Definition of naive in the US English dictionary

Nearby words

nail clippers
nail file
nail polish
nail scissors
nail varnish
naive
naked
ˈnakedness
name
ˈname-drop
ˈnameless

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noun

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