word
Latin
Status quo
STAY-tus KWOH
/ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
statusquo
Dictionary meaning
The existing state of affairs; the current situation.
History and origin
Latin
Common mispronunciations
STAT-us KWOHSTAY-tus KWO
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