Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [al-ses-tis]
- /ælˈsɛs tɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [al-ses-tis]
- /ælˈsɛs tɪs/
Definitions of alcestis word
- noun alcestis the wife of king Admetus of Thessaly. To save his life, she died in his place, but was rescued from Hades by Hercules 3
- noun alcestis the wife of Admetus, king of Thessaly: she offers her life to save that of her husband, but is rescued from Hades by Hercules 3
- noun alcestis Also, Alkestis. Classical Mythology. the wife of Admetus who gave up her life in order that the Fates might save the life of Admetus and later was brought back from Hades by Hercules. 1
- noun alcestis (italics) a tragedy (438 b.c.) by Euripides. 1
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Parts of speech for Alcestis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alcestis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
alcestis usage trend in Literature
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