dodecastyle

do·dec·a·style

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doh-dek-uh-stahyl]
- /doʊˈdɛk əˌstaɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doh-dek-uh-stahyl]
- /doʊˈdɛk əˌstaɪl/

Definitions of dodecastyle word

adjective dodecastyle having 12 columns. 1
adjective dodecastyle (of a classical temple or building in the style of one) having 12 columns on one or either front. 1
noun dodecastyle (architecture) Having twelve columns in front. 1
adjective dodecastyle (of a building or portico) having twelve columns 0
noun dodecastyle a building or portico with twelve columns 0
noun dodecastyle (architecture) A portico or building with twelve columns in front. 0

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Origin of dodecastyle

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; < Greek dōdekástȳlos; see dodeca-, -style2

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Parts of speech for Dodecastyle

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dodecastyle 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 74% 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.

dodecastyle usage trend in Literature

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