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chereme

cher·eme
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ker-eem]
    • /ˈkɛr im/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ker-eem]
    • /ˈkɛr im/

Definitions of chereme word

  • noun chereme any of a small set of elements, analogous to the phoneme in speech, proposed as the basic structural units by which the signs of a sign language are represented, and including the handshapes, hand movements, and locations of the hands in relation to the body employed in a particular sign language. 1
  • noun chereme (linguistics, dated) A basic unit of a sign language; equivalent to a phoneme. 1

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Parts of speech for Chereme

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chereme popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.

chereme usage trend in Literature

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