diadem

di·a·dem

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dahy-uh-dem]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌdɛm/
- /ˈdaɪ.ə.dem/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-uh-dem]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌdɛm/

Definitions of diadem word

countable noun diadem A diadem is a small crown with precious stones in it. 3
noun diadem a royal crown, esp a light jewelled circlet 3
noun diadem royal dignity or power 3
verb diadem to adorn or crown with or as with a diadem 3
noun diadem a crown 3
noun diadem an ornamental cloth headband worn as a crown 3

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Origin of diadem

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English diademe (< Anglo-French) < Latin diadēma < Greek diádēma fillet, band, equivalent to diadē- (verbid stem of diadeîn to bind round + -ma noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Diadem

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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diadem popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% 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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Synonyms for diadem

noun diadem

dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
fillet — Cookery. a boneless cut or slice of meat or fish, especially the beef tenderloin. a piece of veal or other meat boned, rolled, and tied for roasting.
coronet — A coronet is a small crown.
tiara — a jeweled, ornamental coronet worn by women.
halo — Also called nimbus. a geometric shape, usually in the form of a disk, circle, ring, or rayed structure, traditionally representing a radiant light around or above the head of a divine or sacred personage, an ancient or medieval monarch, etc.

All 11 Synonyms of diadem