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corpora

cor·po·ra
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kawr-per-uh]
    • /ˈkɔr pər ə/
    • /ˈkɔː.pər.ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawr-per-uh]
    • /ˈkɔr pər ə/

Definitions of corpora word

  • noun corpora Corpora is a plural of corpus. 3
  • abbreviation CORPORA corpus 3
  • noun corpora a plural of corpus. 1
  • noun plural corpora a large or complete collection of writings: the entire corpus of Old English poetry. 1
  • noun plural corpora the body of a person or animal, especially when dead. 1
  • noun plural corpora Anatomy. a body, mass, or part having a special character or function. 1

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Origin of corpora

First appearance:

before 1225
One of the 9% oldest English words
1225-75; Middle English < Latin

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Corpora

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

corpora popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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.

corpora usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for corpora

noun corpora

  • collections — Plural form of collection.
  • compilations — Plural form of compilation.
  • cores — Plural form of core.
  • masses — the celebration of the Eucharist. Compare High Mass, Low Mass.

Antonyms for corpora

noun corpora

  • parts — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.

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