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- [duhb-lit]
- /ˈdʌb lɪt/
- /ˈdʌb.lɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [duhb-lit]
- /ˈdʌb lɪt/
Definitions of doublet word
- noun doublet a close-fitting outer garment, with or without sleeves and sometimes having a short skirt, worn by men in the Renaissance. 1
- noun doublet an undergarment, quilted and reinforced with mail, worn beneath armor. 1
- noun doublet a pair of like things; couple. 1
- noun doublet one of a pair of like things; duplicate. 1
- noun doublet Linguistics. one of two or more words in a language that are derived from the same source, especially when one is learned while the other is popular, as coy and quiet, both taken from the same Latin word, quiet directly, and coy by way of Old French. 1
- noun doublet Printing. an unintentional repetition in printed matter or proof. 1
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Origin of doublet
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Middle French. See double, -et
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Parts of speech for Doublet
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
doublet popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.
doublet usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for doublet
noun doublet
Antonyms for doublet
noun doublet
- individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
- one — being or amounting to a single unit or individual or entire thing, item, or object rather than two or more; a single: one woman; one nation; one piece of cake.
- single — only one in number; one only; unique; sole: a single example.
Top questions with doublet
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