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- [kuh n-duhk-tuh s]
- /kənˈdʌk təs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-duhk-tuh s]
- /kənˈdʌk təs/
Definitions of conductus word
- noun conductus a style of medieval liturgical composition for up to four voices; these were composed in the 12th and 13th centuries 3
- noun plural conductus any of various forms of medieval song with a Latin text. 1
- noun conductus (music) A medieval song, normally with a sacred text, often sung in Latin. 0
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Origin of conductus
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < Medieval Latin, equivalent to Latin conduc-, variant stem of condūcere (see conduce) + -tus suffix of v. action; cf. conduct
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Parts of speech for Conductus
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conductus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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