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- [kyoo-bi-kuh l]
- /ˈkyu bɪ kəl/
- /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kyoo-bi-kuh l]
- /ˈkyu bɪ kəl/
Definitions of cubicle word
- countable noun cubicle A cubicle is a very small enclosed area, for example one where you can have a shower or change your clothes. 3
- noun cubicle a partially or totally enclosed section of a room, as in a dormitory 3
- noun cubicle an indoor construction designed to house individual cattle while allowing them free access to silage 3
- noun cubicle a small sleeping compartment, as in a dormitory 3
- noun cubicle any small compartment, as for study 3
- noun cubicle a small space or compartment partitioned off. 1
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Origin of cubicle
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin cubiculum bedroom, equivalent to cub(āre) to lie down + -i- -i- + -culum -cle2
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Parts of speech for Cubicle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cubicle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
cubicle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cubicle
noun cubicle
- room — channel
- nook — a corner, as in a room.
- cell — A cell is the smallest part of an animal or plant that is able to function independently. Every animal or plant is made up of millions of cells.
- chamber — A chamber is a large room, especially one that is used for formal meetings.
- stall — a pretext, as a ruse, trick, or the like, used to delay or deceive.
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