classis

/ˈklæsɪs/

//ˈklæsɪs// noun

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"classis" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“classis” is uncommon English (frequency #99,108 among 43,570 “C” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#99,108
frequency rank, English
43,570
“C” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A class or order; sort; type; kind.

Key facts for classis
PropertyValue
Headwordclassis
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈklæsɪs/
Letters7
Frequency rank#99,108
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “classis” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). classis lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

classis is uncommon English at frequency #99,108 among 43,570 “C” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈklæsɪs/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 3 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for classis, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. It is not paired with a close-neighbour confusable in our dataset, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from Latin classis. Doublet of class. The correct English form is classis, spelled C-L-A-S-S-I-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    A class or order; sort; type; kind.
  2. 2
    An ecclesiastical body or judicatory in certain churches, such as the Dutch Reformed Church. It is intermediate between the consistory and the synod, and corresponds to the presbytery in the Presbyterian church.
  3. 3
    A category in the classification of organisms, ranking below divisio and above ordo.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin classis. Doublet of class.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "classis"?
"classis" is spelled C-L-A-S-S-I-S. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈklæsɪs/.
What does "classis" mean?
As a noun, "classis" means: A class or order; sort; type; kind.
How do you pronounce "classis"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "classis" is /ˈklæsɪs/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "classis"?
Borrowed from Latin classis. Doublet of class. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “classis”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is C-L-A-S-S-I-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈklæsɪs/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list