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- [kyoob]
- /kyub/
- /kjuːb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kyoob]
- /kyub/
Definitions of cubing word
- noun cubing a solid bounded by six equal squares, the angle between any two adjacent faces being a right angle. 1
- noun cubing an object, either solid or hollow, having this form or a form approximating it: a cube of cheese; plastic storage cubes. 1
- noun cubing sugar cube. 1
- noun cubing flashcube. 1
- noun cubing Mathematics. the third power of a quantity, expressed as a 3 = a·a·a. 1
- noun cubing Informal. cubic inch, especially as a measure of the displacement of an automotive engine: a new sports car with 350 cubes. 1
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Origin of cubing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English cubus < Latin < Greek kýbos cube, die
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Parts of speech for Cubing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cubing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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.
cubing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cubing
verb cubing
- cleave — To cleave something means to split or divide it into two separate parts, often violently.
- cube — A cube is a solid object with six square surfaces which are all the same size.
- divide — to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.
- mince — to cut or chop into very small pieces.
- slash — to cut with a violent sweeping stroke or by striking violently and at random, as with a knife or sword.
Antonyms for cubing
verb cubing
- unite — to join, combine, or incorporate so as to form a single whole or unit.
- lengthen — to make longer; make greater in length.
- join — to bring in contact, connect, or bring or put together: to join hands; to join pages with a staple.
- decrease — When something decreases or when you decrease it, it becomes less in quantity, size, or intensity.
- lessen — to become less.
Top questions with cubing
- what is the purpose of cubing during the prewriting stage?
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