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- [kan-des-uh nt]
- /kænˈdɛs ənt/
- /kæn.ˈdesns/
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- [kan-des-uh nt]
- /kænˈdɛs ənt/
Definitions of candescence word
- adjective candescence glowing; incandescent. 1
- noun candescence Incandescence. 1
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Origin of candescence
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; < Latin candēscent- (stem of candescēns, present participle of candēscere to become bright), equivalent to cand- bright (see candid) + -ēscent- -escent
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Parts of speech for Candescence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
candescence popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for candescence
noun candescence
- turmoil — a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.
- disturbance — the act of disturbing.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- tumult — violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
- kindling — a litter of kittens, rabbits, etc.
Antonyms for candescence
noun candescence
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- darkness — the state or quality of being dark: The room was in total darkness.
- dullness — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
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