Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ak-ruh-teer-ee-uh m]
- /ˌæk rəˈtɪər i əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ak-ruh-teer-ee-uh m]
- /ˌæk rəˈtɪər i əm/
Definitions of acroterium word
- noun acroterium an ornament positioned on top of an acroter 3
- noun plural acroterium a pedestal for a sculpture or ornament at each base or at the apex of a pediment. 1
- noun acroterium (architecture) One of the small pedestals, for statues or other ornaments, placed on the apex and at the basal angles of a pediment, or upon the gables in Gothic architecture. 0
- noun acroterium One of the pedestals, for vases or statues, forming a part roof balustrade. 0
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Parts of speech for Acroterium
noun
adjective
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acroterium popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
acroterium usage trend in Literature
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