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- [ahr-muh-muh nt]
- /ˈɑr mə mənt/
- /ˈɑː.mə.mənt/
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- [ahr-muh-muh nt]
- /ˈɑr mə mənt/
Definitions of armaments word
- noun plural armaments Armaments are weapons and military equipment belonging to an army or country. 3
- noun plural armaments weapons and military equipment belonging to an army or country 3
- noun plural armaments (as modifier) 3
- noun armaments the arms and equipment with which a military unit or military apparatus is supplied. 1
- noun armaments a land, sea, or air force equipped for war. 1
- noun armaments armor (def 5). 1
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Origin of armaments
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
1690-1700; < Latin armāmenta fittings, equivalent to armā(re) to fit out (see arm2) + -menta (plural) -ment
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Parts of speech for Armaments
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armaments popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for armaments
noun armaments
- arms — weapons collectively
- weaponry — weapons or weaponlike instruments collectively.
- guns — a weapon consisting of a metal tube, with mechanical attachments, from which projectiles are shot by the force of an explosive; a piece of ordnance.
- artillery — Artillery consists of large, powerful guns which are transported on wheels and used by an army.
- munitions — Usually, munitions. materials used in war, especially weapons and ammunition.
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