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chalkiness

chalk·y
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chaw-kee]
    • /ˈtʃɔ ki/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [chaw-kee]
    • /ˈtʃɔ ki/

Definitions of chalkiness word

  • adjective chalkiness of or like chalk. 1
  • adjective chalkiness of a chalklike consistency: chalky soil. 1
  • adjective chalkiness without resonance, color, warmth, etc.: several high tones that were quite chalky. 1
  • adjective chalkiness Photography. lacking in detail, due to extreme contrast: a chalky print. 1
  • noun chalkiness The state of being chalky. 1

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Origin of chalkiness

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at chalk, -y1

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Parts of speech for Chalkiness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

chalkiness popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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.

chalkiness usage trend in Literature

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