demantoid

de·man·toid

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-man-toid]
- /dɪˈmæn tɔɪd/
- /dɪmˈantɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-man-toid]
- /dɪˈmæn tɔɪd/

Definitions of demantoid word

noun demantoid a bright green variety of andradite garnet 3
noun demantoid a transparent, green variety of andradite, used as a semiprecious gem 3
noun demantoid a brilliant green variety of andradite garnet, used as a gem. 1
noun demantoid A lustrous green variety of andradite (garnet). 1
noun demantoid a green garnet. 0

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Origin of demantoid

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < German, equivalent to (obsolete) Demant diamond (< Middle High German diemant < Old French diamant) + -oid -oid

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Parts of speech for Demantoid

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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demantoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

demantoid usage trend in Literature

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