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- [sahy-muh]
- /ˈsaɪ mə/
- /sˈaɪmə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-muh]
- /ˈsaɪ mə/
Definitions of cyma word
- noun cyma either of two mouldings having a double curve, part concave and part convex. Cyma recta has the convex part nearer the wall and cyma reversa has the concave part nearer the wall 3
- noun cyma a molding of a cornice, whose profile is a line partly convex and partly concave 3
- noun plural cyma Architecture. either of two moldings having a partly convex and partly concave curve for an outline: used especially in classical architecture. Compare cyma recta, cyma reversa. 1
- noun plural cyma Botany. a cyme. 1
- noun cyma A cornice molding with an S-shaped cross section. 1
- noun cyma (architecture) A moulding of the cornice, wavelike in form, whose outline consists of a concave and a convex line; an ogee. 0
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Origin of cyma
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < New Latin < Greek kŷma something swollen, a wave, wavy molding, sprout, equivalent to ký(ein) to be pregnant + -ma noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Cyma
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cyma popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.
cyma usage trend in Literature
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