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- [dih-kal-kuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /dɪˌkæl kəˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [dih-kal-kuh-mey-nee-uh, -meyn-yuh]
- /dɪˌkæl kəˈmeɪ ni ə, -ˈmeɪn yə/
Definitions of decalcomania word
- noun decalcomania the art or process of transferring a design from prepared paper onto another surface, such as china, glass, or paper 3
- noun decalcomania a design so transferred 3
- noun decalcomania the process of transferring decals to glass, wood, etc. 3
- abbreviation DECALCOMANIA decal 3
- noun decalcomania the art or process of transferring pictures or designs from specially prepared paper to wood, metal, glass, etc. 1
- noun decalcomania decal (defs 1, 2). 1
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Origin of decalcomania
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < French décalcomanie, equivalent to décalc- (representing décalquer to transfer a tracing of, equivalent to dé- de- + calquer to trace) + -o- -o- + -manie -mania
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Parts of speech for Decalcomania
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
decalcomania popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
decalcomania usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for decalcomania
noun decalcomania
- symbol — something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign.
- token — something serving to represent or indicate some fact, event, feeling, etc.; sign: Black is a token of mourning.
- advertisement — An advertisement is an announcement in a newspaper, on television, or on a poster about something such as a product, event, or job.
- sticker — a person or thing that sticks.
- decal — Decals are pieces of paper with a design on one side. The design can be transferred onto a surface by heating it, soaking it in water, or pressing it hard.
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