dantean

Dan·te·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dan-tee-uh n, dan-tee-uh n]
- /ˈdæn ti ən, dænˈti ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dan-tee-uh n, dan-tee-uh n]
- /ˈdæn ti ən, dænˈti ən/

Definitions of dantean word

adjective dantean of or relating to Dante or his writings. 1
abbreviation DANTEAN Dantesque. 1
noun dantean a person who is an expert on the writings of Dante. 1
noun dantean Of or reminiscent of the poetry of Dante, especially in invoking his vision of hell in The Divine Comedy. 1
adjective dantean Of or pertaining to Dante Alighieri (1265?-1321), a celebrated Florentine poet of the Middle Ages, or his writings. 0

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Origin of dantean

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; Dante + -an

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Parts of speech for Dantean

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dantean 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.

According to our data about 74% 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.