chalcidicum

chal·cid·i·cum

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-sid-i-kuh m]
- /kælˈsɪd ɪ kəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-sid-i-kuh m]
- /kælˈsɪd ɪ kəm/

Definitions of chalcidicum word

noun plural chalcidicum an annex of an ancient Roman basilica. 1
noun plural chalcidicum an annex or appendage, especially a narthex, of an early Christian basilica. 1

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Origin of chalcidicum

First appearance:

before 1720

One of the 49% newest English words

1720-30; < Latin, noun use of neuter of Chalcidicus < Greek Chalkidikós, equivalent to Chalkid- (stem of Chalkís) Chalcis + -ikos -ic

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Parts of speech for Chalcidicum

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chalcidicum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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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