cinquecento

cin·que·cen·to

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ching-kwi-chen-toh]
- /ˌtʃɪŋ kwɪˈtʃɛn toʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ching-kwi-chen-toh]
- /ˌtʃɪŋ kwɪˈtʃɛn toʊ/

Definitions of cinquecento word

noun cinquecento the 16th century, esp in reference to Italian art, architecture, or literature 3
noun cinquecento the 16th cent. as a period in Italian art and literature 3
noun cinquecento the 16th century, with reference to Italy, especially to the Italian art or literature of that period. 1

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Origin of cinquecento

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

1750-60; < Italian, short for mil cinque cento 1500, used for period a.d. 1500-99

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Parts of speech for Cinquecento

noun

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adverb

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cinquecento popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

cinquecento usage trend in Literature

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