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- [awl-ter-pees]
- /ˈɔl tərˌpis/
- /ˈɔːl.tə.piːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [awl-ter-pees]
- /ˈɔl tərˌpis/
Definitions of altarpiece word
- countable noun altarpiece An altarpiece is a work of art behind the altar in a church. 3
- noun altarpiece a work of art set above and behind an altar; a reredos 3
- noun altarpiece an ornamental carving, painting, etc. above and behind an altar 3
- noun altarpiece a painted or carved screen behind or above the altar or communion table in Christian churches; reredos. 1
- noun altarpiece A work of art, especially a painting on wood, set above and behind an altar. 1
- noun altarpiece decorative panel at an altar 1
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Origin of altarpiece
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
First recorded in 1635-45; altar + piece
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Parts of speech for Altarpiece
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
altarpiece 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
altarpiece usage trend in Literature
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