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diastem

di·a·stem
D d

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dahy-uh-stem]
    • /ˈdaɪ əˌstɛm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dahy-uh-stem]
    • /ˈdaɪ əˌstɛm/

Definitions of diastem word

  • noun diastem a minor interruption in the deposition of sedimentary material 3
  • noun diastem a minor hiatus in an orderly succession of sedimentary rocks. 1
  • noun diastem Intervening space; interval. 0
  • noun diastem (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (music) An interval. 0
  • noun diastem (geology) A minor depositional break. 0

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Origin of diastem

First appearance:

before 1850
One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < Greek diástēma interval; see diastema

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Parts of speech for Diastem

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

diastem popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

diastem usage trend in Literature

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