demibastion

dem·i·bas·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dem-ee-bas-chuh n]
- /ˌdɛm iˈbæs tʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dem-ee-bas-chuh n]
- /ˌdɛm iˈbæs tʃən/

Definitions of demibastion word

noun demibastion half a bastion, having only one flank, at right angles to the wall 3
noun demibastion a work consisting of half a bastion, and hence having one face and one flank. 1
noun demibastion (military) A half bastion, or that part of a bastion consisting of one face and one flank. 1

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Origin of demibastion

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1685-95; demi- + bastion

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Parts of speech for Demibastion

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Demibastion

demibastion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

demibastion usage trend in Literature

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