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atlantean

At·lan·te·an
A a

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [at-lan-tee-uh n, -luh n-]
    • /ˌæt lænˈti ən, -lən-/
    • /ətlˈantiən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [at-lan-tee-uh n, -luh n-]
    • /ˌæt lænˈti ən, -lən-/

Definitions of atlantean word

  • adjective atlantean of, relating to, or like Atlas; extremely strong 3
  • adjective atlantean of or connected with Atlantis 3
  • adjective atlantean of or like Atlas; strong 3
  • adjective atlantean of Atlantis 3
  • adjective atlantean pertaining to the demigod Atlas. 1
  • adjective atlantean having the strength of Atlas: He was of monumental girth and Atlantean power. 1

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Origin of atlantean

First appearance:

before 1660
One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Latin Atlantē(us) (< Greek Atlánteios of Atlas, equivalent to Atlant-, stem of Átlās + -eios adj. suffix) + -an

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Parts of speech for Atlantean

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

atlantean popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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.

atlantean usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with atlantean

  • who is thoth the atlantean?

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