crescentic

cres·cent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kres-uh nt]
- /ˈkrɛs ənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kres-uh nt]
- /ˈkrɛs ənt/

Definitions of crescentic word

noun crescentic a shape resembling a segment of a ring tapering to points at the ends. 1
noun crescentic something, as a roll or cookie, having this shape. 1
noun crescentic Astronomy. the figure of the moon in its first or last quarter, resembling a segment of a ring tapering to points at the ends. the similar figure of Mercury and Venus on either side of inferior conjunction, when seen through a telescope. 1
noun crescentic the emblem of Turkey or of Islam. 1
noun crescentic the power, religion, or civilization of Turkey or of Islam. 1
noun crescentic Also called Chinese crescent, Chinese pavilion, jingling Johnny, pavillon Chinois, Turkish crescent. a musical percussion instrument of Turkish origin, consisting of a pole bearing a crescent-shaped metal plate, topped with a pavillon, and hung with small bells. 1

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Origin of crescentic

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; < Latin crēscent- (stem of crēscēns) present participle of crēscere to grow (see create, -esce); replacing Middle English cressaunt < Anglo-French < Latin as above

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Parts of speech for Crescentic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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crescentic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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 crescentic

adj crescentic

bowed — Something that is bowed is curved.
concave — A surface that is concave curves inwards in the middle.
convex — Convex is used to describe something that curves outwards in the middle.
curved — A curved object has the shape of a curve or has a smoothly bending surface.
falcate — curved like a scythe or sickle; hooked; falciform.

All 6 Synonyms of crescentic