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antiphon

an·ti·phon
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [an-tuh-fon]
    • /ˈæn təˌfɒn/
    • /ˈæn.tə.ˌfɑːn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-tuh-fon]
    • /ˈæn təˌfɒn/

Definitions of antiphon word

  • noun antiphon a short passage, usually from the Bible, recited or sung as a response after certain parts of a liturgical service 3
  • noun antiphon a psalm, hymn, etc, chanted or sung in alternate parts 3
  • noun antiphon any response or answer 3
  • noun antiphon a hymn, psalm, etc. chanted or sung in responsive, alternating parts 3
  • noun antiphon anything composed for responsive chanting or singing 3
  • noun antiphon verses chanted or a piece of plainsong sung before or after a psalm, canticle, etc. 3

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Origin of antiphon

First appearance:

before 1490
One of the 26% oldest English words
1490-1500; < Medieval Latin antiphōna responsive singing < Greek (tà) antíphōna, neuter plural of antíphōnos sounding in answer, equivalent to anti- anti- + phōn(ḗ) sound + -os adj. suffix. Cf. anthem

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Parts of speech for Antiphon

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

antiphon 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 50% 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.

antiphon usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for antiphon

noun antiphon

  • comment — If you comment on something, you give your opinion about it or you give an explanation for it.
  • remark — to say casually, as in making a comment: Someone remarked that tomorrow would be a warm day.
  • justification — a reason, fact, circumstance, or explanation that justifies or defends: His insulting you was ample justification for you to leave the party.
  • interpretation — the act of interpreting; elucidation; explication: This writer's work demands interpretation.
  • key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.

Antonyms for antiphon

noun antiphon

  • quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
  • silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
  • request — the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
  • question — a sentence in an interrogative form, addressed to someone in order to get information in reply.
  • problem — any question or matter involving doubt, uncertainty, or difficulty.

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