cordilleras

Cor·dil·le·ras

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-dl-yair-uh z, -air-, kawr-dil-er-uh z; Spanish kawr-th ee-ye-rahs for 1]
- /ˌkɔr dlˈyɛər əz, -ˈɛər-, kɔrˈdɪl ər əz; Spanish ˌkɔr ðiˈyɛ rɑs for 1 /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-dl-yair-uh z, -air-, kawr-dil-er-uh z; Spanish kawr-th ee-ye-rahs for 1]
- /ˌkɔr dlˈyɛər əz, -ˈɛər-, kɔrˈdɪl ər əz; Spanish ˌkɔr ðiˈyɛ rɑs for 1 /

Definitions of cordilleras word

noun cordilleras mountain system of W North America, including all mountains between the E Rockies & the Pacific coast 3
noun cordilleras mountain system of W South America; Andes 3
noun cordilleras a chain of mountains, usually the principal mountain system or mountain axis of a large landmass. 1
noun cordilleras Plural form of cordillera. 1
noun cordilleras plural of cordillera. 0

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Origin of cordilleras

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

1695-1705; < Spanish, derivative of cordilla, diminutive of cuerda string, mountain range (< Latin chorda); see cord

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Parts of speech for Cordilleras

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adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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cordilleras 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.

According to our data about 60% 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.

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Synonyms for cordilleras

noun cordilleras

chain — A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
range — the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible: the range of steel prices; a wide range of styles.
sierra — a chain of hills or mountains, the peaks of which suggest the teeth of a saw.
alps — a mountain range in S central Europe, extending over 1000 km (650 miles) from the Mediterranean coast of France and NW Italy through Switzerland, N Italy, and Austria to Slovenia. Highest peak: Mont Blanc, 4807 m (15 771 ft)
andes — a major mountain system of South America, extending for about 7250 km (4500 miles) along the entire W coast, with several parallel ranges or cordilleras and many volcanic peaks: rich in minerals, including gold, silver, copper, iron ore, and nitrates. Average height: 3900 m (13 000 ft). Highest peak: Aconcagua, 6960 m (22 835 ft)

All 11 Synonyms of cordilleras