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- [an-ahy-kon-ik]
- /ˌæn aɪˈkɒn ɪk/
- /ˌanɪkˈɒnɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-ahy-kon-ik]
- /ˌæn aɪˈkɒn ɪk/
Definitions of aniconic word
- adjective aniconic (of images of deities, symbols, etc) not portrayed in a human or animal form 3
- adjective aniconic not employing or permitting images, idols, etc.: an aniconic religion. 1
- adjective aniconic not forming an image. 1
- adjective aniconic of or relating to aniconism. 1
- noun aniconic Of or pertaining to representations without human or animal form . 1
- adjective aniconic Of or pertaining to representations without human or animal form. 0
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Origin of aniconic
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
First recorded in 1890-95; an-1 + iconic
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Parts of speech for Aniconic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
aniconic 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 60% 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.
aniconic usage trend in Literature
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