distyle

dis·tyle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-tahyl, dahy-stahyl]
- /ˈdɪs taɪl, ˈdaɪ staɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-tahyl, dahy-stahyl]
- /ˈdɪs taɪl, ˈdaɪ staɪl/

Definitions of distyle word

adjective distyle having two columns. 1
adjective distyle (of a classical temple or building in the style of one) having two columns on one or either front. 1
noun distyle a porch supported by two columns 0
noun distyle (architecture) A temple, portico, etc. that has two columns in front. 0
adjective distyle (architecture) Having two columns in front; said of a temple, portico, etc. 0

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Origin of distyle

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40; di-1 + -style2

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Parts of speech for Distyle

noun

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preposition

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distyle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

distyle usage trend in Literature

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