Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-pof-i-jee]
- /əˈpɒf ɪˌdʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-pof-i-jee]
- /əˈpɒf ɪˌdʒi/
Definitions of apophyge word
- noun apophyge the outward curve at each end of the shaft of a column, adjoining the base or capital 3
- noun apophyge the concave curve where the end of a column spreads into its base or capital 3
- noun apophyge a small, concave, outward curve joining the shaft of a column, especially a classical column, to its base. 1
- noun apophyge Also called hypophyge. a similar curve joining the shaft of a column to its capital. 1
- noun apophyge (architecture) A curvature found on the top or bottom of certain columns. 1
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Origin of apophyge
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Greek apophygḗ escape, equivalent to apophyg- (variant stem of apopheúgein to flee; apo- apo- + pheúgein to flee; akin to -fuge) + -ē noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Apophyge
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apophyge popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
apophyge usage trend in Literature
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