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capetian

Ca·pe·tian
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-pee-shuh n]
    • /kəˈpi ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-pee-shuh n]
    • /kəˈpi ʃən/

Definitions of capetian word

  • noun capetian a member of the dynasty founded by Hugh Capet, which ruled France from 987–1328 ad 3
  • adjective capetian of or relating to the Capetian kings or their rule 3
  • adjective capetian designating or of the French dynasty ( a.d. 987-1328) founded by Hugh Capet 3
  • noun capetian a member of the Capetian dynasty 3
  • adjective capetian of or relating to the French dynasty that ruled France a.d. 987–1328 in the direct line, and in collateral branches, as the Valois and Bourbons, until 1848 (except 1795–1814). 1
  • noun capetian a member of this dynasty. 1

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Origin of capetian

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; Hugh Capet + -ian, modeled on French capétien

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Parts of speech for Capetian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

capetian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% 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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