asclepiadean

As·cle·pi·a·de·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-sklee-pee-uh-dee-uh n]
- /əˌskli pi əˈdi ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-sklee-pee-uh-dee-uh n]
- /əˌskli pi əˈdi ən/

Definitions of asclepiadean word

adjective asclepiadean of or relating to a type of classical verse line consisting of a spondee, two or three choriambs, and an iamb 3
noun asclepiadean an Asclepiadean verse 3
adjective asclepiadean noting or pertaining to a verse consisting of a spondee, two or three choriambi, and an iamb. 1
noun asclepiadean an Asclepiadean verse. 1

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Origin of asclepiadean

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; < Greek Asklēpiádei(os) pertaining to Asclepiades, 3rd-century Greek poet to whom the verse was attributed + -an

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Parts of speech for Asclepiadean

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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asclepiadean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

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