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- [thoh-nee-uh n]
- /ˈθoʊ ni ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thoh-nee-uh n]
- /ˈθoʊ ni ən/
Definitions of chthonic word
- abbreviation CHTHONIC chthonian 3
- adjective chthonic dark, primitive, and mysterious 3
- adjective chthonic of or relating to the deities, spirits, and other beings dwelling under the earth. 1
- noun chthonic Concerning, belonging to, or inhabiting the underworld. 1
- adjective chthonic Dwelling within or under the earth. 0
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Origin of chthonic
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Greek chthóni(os) (chthon-, stem of chthṓn earth + -ios adj. suffix) + -an; akin to Latin humus earth (see humus)
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Parts of speech for Chthonic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chthonic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for chthonic
adj chthonic
- primitive — being the first or earliest of the kind or in existence, especially in an early age of the world: primitive forms of life.
- homegrown — grown or produced at home or in a particular region for local consumption: homegrown tomatoes.
- domestic — of or relating to the home, the household, household affairs, or the family: domestic pleasures.
- aboriginal — An Aboriginal is an Australian Aborigine.
- autochthonous — (of rocks, deposits, etc) found where they and their constituents were formed
Antonyms for chthonic
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