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anadem

an·a·dem
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-uh-dem]
    • /ˈæn əˌdɛm/
    • /ˈaneɪdəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-uh-dem]
    • /ˈæn əˌdɛm/

Definitions of anadem word

  • noun anadem a garland for the head 3
  • noun anadem a wreath or garland for the head 3
  • noun anadem a garland or wreath for the head. 1
  • noun anadem A headband, especially a garland of flowers. 1

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Origin of anadem

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Latin anadēm(a) headband < Greek, derivative of anadeîn to bind up (ana- ana- + dē- verbid stem of deîn to bind) + -ma noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Anadem

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

anadem popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.

anadem usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for anadem

noun anadem

  • dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
  • fillet — Cookery. a boneless cut or slice of meat or fish, especially the beef tenderloin. a piece of veal or other meat boned, rolled, and tied for roasting.
  • coronet — A coronet is a small crown.
  • tiara — a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
  • halo — Also called nimbus. a geometric shape, usually in the form of a disk, circle, ring, or rayed structure, traditionally representing a radiant light around or above the head of a divine or sacred personage, an ancient or medieval monarch, etc.

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