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- [bat-muh nt; French batuh-mahn]
- /ˈbæt mənt; French batəˈmɑ̃/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bat-muh nt; French batuh-mahn]
- /ˈbæt mənt; French batəˈmɑ̃/
Definitions of battement word
- noun battement extension of one leg forwards, sideways, or backwards, either once or repeatedly 3
- noun battement a movement in which one leg is extended and then beaten against the other leg, the other foot, or the floor 3
- noun plural battement a movement in which the dancer lifts one leg to the front, side, or back, and returns it to the supporting leg. 1
- noun battement A movement in which one leg is moved outward from the body and in again. 1
- noun battement (ballet) A ballet move involving a beating action with an extended leg. 0
- noun battement (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A thumping or beating sensation. 0
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Origin of battement
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < French, equivalent to batt(re) to beat (see bate2) + -ment -ment
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Parts of speech for Battement
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battement popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
battement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with battement
- what does battement mean in ballet?
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