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- [dap-uh l]
- /ˈdæp əl/
- /dæpl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dap-uh l]
- /ˈdæp əl/
Definitions of dapple word
- verb dapple to mark or become marked with spots or patches of a different colour; mottle 3
- noun dapple mottled or spotted markings 3
- noun dapple a dappled horse, etc 3
- adjective dapple marked with dapples or spots 3
- adjective dapple marked or variegated with spots; mottled 3
- noun dapple a spotted condition 3
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Origin of dapple
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55; probably back formation from dappled
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Parts of speech for Dapple
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dapple popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dapple
verb dapple
- stipple — to paint, engrave, or draw by means of dots or small touches.
- sprinkle — to scatter (a liquid, powder, etc.) in drops or particles: She sprinkled powder on the baby.
- speck — a small spot differing in color or substance from that of the surface or material upon which it appears or lies: Specks of soot on the window sill.
- blotch — A blotch is a small unpleasant-looking area of colour, for example on someone's skin.
- spot — a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
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