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- [ang-kon]
- /ˈæŋ kɒn/
- /ˈankən/
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- [ang-kon]
- /ˈæŋ kɒn/
Definitions of ancon word
- noun ancon a projecting bracket or console supporting a cornice 3
- noun ancon a bracketlike projection supporting a cornice; console 3
- noun plural ancon the elbow. 1
- noun plural ancon Architecture. a bracket or console, as one supporting part of a cornice. 1
- noun ancon A console or bracket, typically with two volutes, that supports or appears to support a cornice. 1
- noun ancon (Obsolete (No longer in use)) The corner of a wall or rafter. 0
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Origin of ancon
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < Latin < Greek ankṓn elbow
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Parts of speech for Ancon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ancon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ancon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ancon
noun ancon
- joint — the place at which two things, or separate parts of one thing, are joined or united, either rigidly or in such a way as to permit motion; juncture.
- fork — an instrument having two or more prongs or tines, for holding, lifting, etc., as an implement for handling food or any of various agricultural tools.
- angle — An angle is the difference in direction between two lines or surfaces. Angles are measured in degrees.
- crook — A crook is a dishonest person or a criminal.
- curve — A curve is a smooth, gradually bending line, for example part of the edge of a circle.
Antonyms for ancon
noun ancon
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.