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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo-struh-feed-n, -fee-don, bou-]
- /ˌbu strəˈfid n, -ˈfi dɒn, ˌbaʊ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo-struh-feed-n, -fee-don, bou-]
- /ˌbu strəˈfid n, -ˈfi dɒn, ˌbaʊ-/
Definitions of boustrophedon word
- adjective boustrophedon having alternate lines written from right to left and from left to right 3
- adjective boustrophedon designating or of an ancient form of writing in which the lines run alternately from right to left and left to right 3
- noun boustrophedon an ancient method of writing in which the lines run alternately from right to left and from left to right. 1
- noun boustrophedon (historical, calligraphy, of writing) Writing that is right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines. 0
- adjective boustrophedon (historical, calligraphy, of writing) Written from right-to-left and left-to-right on alternate lines. 0
- adjective boustrophedon (figuratively) Changing direction, going back and forth. 0
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Origin of boustrophedon
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; < Greek boustrophēdón literally, like ox-turning (in plowing), equivalent to bou- (stem of boûs) ox + -strophē- (see strophe) + -don adv. suffix
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Parts of speech for Boustrophedon
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determiner
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boustrophedon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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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