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- [ap-li-key]
- /ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ/
- /əˈpliː.keɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-li-key]
- /ˌæp lɪˈkeɪ/
Definitions of applique word
- uncountable noun applique Applique is the craft of sewing fabric shapes onto larger pieces of cloth. You can also use applique to refer to things you make using this craft. 3
- noun applique textile art using pieces of material sewn one on top of another 3
- noun applique piece of material sewn on top of another 3
- modifier applique using appliqué 3
- noun applique a decoration or trimming of one material sewn or otherwise fixed onto another 3
- noun applique the practice of decorating in this way 3
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Origin of applique
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < French: applied, fastened to, past participle of appliquer to apply
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Parts of speech for Applique
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
applique popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
applique usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for applique
noun applique
- color — the sensation resulting from stimulation of the retina of the eye by light waves of certain lengths
- wreath — a circular band of flowers, foliage, or any ornamental work, for adorning the head or for any decorative purpose; a garland or chaplet.
- ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
- trinket — a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
- finery — fine or showy dress, ornaments, etc.
Antonyms for applique
noun applique
- plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
Top questions with applique
- how to applique?
- how to machine applique?
- what is applique?
- how to do applique?
- how to make an applique?
- how to hand applique?
- what does applique mean?
- how to applique letters?
- how to applique quilt?
- how to applique by hand?
- how to applique with embroidery machine?
- applique how to?
- what is an applique?
- how to applique on a quilt?
- how to use wonder under for applique?
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