dimity

dim·i·ty

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dim-i-tee]
- /ˈdɪm ɪ ti/
- /ˈdɪ.mɪ.ti/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dim-i-tee]
- /ˈdɪm ɪ ti/

Definitions of dimity word

noun plural dimity a thin cotton fabric, white, dyed, or printed, woven with a stripe or check of heavier yarn. 1
noun dimity A hard-wearing, sheer cotton fabric woven with raised stripes or checks. 1
noun dimity a light strong cotton fabric with woven stripes or squares 0
noun dimity (as modifier) 0
noun dimity a thin, corded or patterned cotton cloth 0
noun dimity (dated in general use, now textiles) A light strong fabric with woven stripes or squares. 0

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Origin of dimity

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; earlier dimite, late Middle English demyt < Medieval Latin dimettum < Greek dímiton, noun use of neuter of dímitos double-threaded, equivalent to di- di-1 + mít(os) warp thread + -os adj. suffix; source of final syllable unclear

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Parts of speech for Dimity

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Dimity

dimity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

dimity usage trend in Literature

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