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- [uh-let]
- /əˈlɛt/
- /əlˈet/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-let]
- /əˈlɛt/
Definitions of alette word
- noun alette (in classical architecture) a part of a pier, flanking a pilaster or engaged column and supporting either impost of an arch. 1
- noun alette a small wing of a building. 1
- noun alette either jamb of a doorway. 1
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Origin of alette
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < French, variant of ailette
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Alette
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
alette popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% 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.