attic base

at·tic base

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [at-ik beys]
- /ˈæt ɪk beɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [at-ik beys]
- /ˈæt ɪk beɪs/

Definition of attic base words

noun attic base (in classical architecture) a base for a column, consisting of an upper and a lower torus separated by a scotia between two fillets. 1

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Origin of attic base

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1720-30

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Parts of speech for Attic base

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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attic base popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

attic base usage trend in Literature

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