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corder

cord
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawrd]
    • /kɔrd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawrd]
    • /kɔrd/

Definitions of corder word

  • noun corder a string or thin rope made of several strands braided, twisted, or woven together. 1
  • noun corder Electricity. a small, flexible, insulated cable. 1
  • noun corder a ribbed fabric, especially corduroy. 1
  • noun corder a cordlike rib on the surface of cloth. 1
  • noun corder any influence that binds or restrains: cord of marriage. 1
  • noun corder Anatomy. a cordlike structure: the spinal cord; umbilical cord. 1

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Origin of corder

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English coord(e) < Anglo-French, Old French corde < Latin chorda < Greek chordḗ gut; confused in part of its history with chord1

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Parts of speech for Corder

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

corder popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

corder usage trend in Literature

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