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- [kyoo-bit]
- /ˈkyu bɪt/
- /ˈkjuːbɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kyoo-bit]
- /ˈkyu bɪt/
Definitions of cubit word
- noun cubit an ancient measure of length based on the length of the forearm 3
- noun cubit an ancient unit of linear measure, about 18-22 inches (45.4-55.5 cm); orig., the length of the arm from the end of the middle finger to the elbow 3
- noun cubit an ancient linear unit based on the length of the forearm, from elbow to the tip of the middle finger, usually from 17 to 21 inches (43 to 53 cm). 1
- noun cubit A unit of linear measure, no longer in use, originally equal to the length of the forearm. 1
- noun cubit A unit of linear measure, no longer in use, based on the length of the forearm. The exact length of the cubit has varied over time and by region between 38 and 59 cm. 0
- noun cubit (anatomy) The ulna. 0
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Origin of cubit
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English, Old English < Latin cubitum elbow, cubit; perhaps akin to cubāre to lie down
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Parts of speech for Cubit
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
cubit popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% 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.
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