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- [kuh-lig-ruh-fee]
- /kəˈlɪg rə fi/
- /kəˈlɪgrəfɪst /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-lig-ruh-fee]
- /kəˈlɪg rə fi/
Definitions of calligraphist word
- noun calligraphist fancy penmanship, especially highly decorative handwriting, as with a great many flourishes: She appreciated the calligraphy of the 18th century. 1
- noun calligraphist handwriting; penmanship. 1
- noun calligraphist the art of writing beautifully: He studied calligraphy when he was a young man. 1
- noun calligraphist a script, usually cursive, although sometimes angular, produced chiefly by brush, especially Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic writing of high aesthetic value. 1
- noun calligraphist Fine Arts. line or a group of lines either derived from or resembling letter forms and characterized by qualities usually associated with cursive writing, especially that produced with a brush or pen. 1
- abbreviation CALLIGRAPHIST Calligrapher. 1
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Origin of calligraphist
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15, calligraphy is from the Greek word kalligraphía beautiful writing. See calli-, -graphy
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Parts of speech for Calligraphist
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calligraphist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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