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- [fen-uh-strey-shuh n]
- /ˌfɛn əˈstreɪ ʃən/
- /fˌenɪstrˈeɪʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fen-uh-strey-shuh n]
- /ˌfɛn əˈstreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of fenestration word
- noun fenestration the design and disposition of windows and other exterior openings of a building. 1
- noun fenestration Furniture. an ornamental motif having the form of a blind arcade or arch, as in medieval cabinetwork. 1
- noun fenestration Medicine/Medical, Surgery. a perforation in a structure. an operation to effect such an opening. Also called fenestration operation, Lempert operation. the creation of an artificial opening into the labyrinth of the ear to restore hearing loss from otosclerosis. 1
- noun fenestration The arrangement of windows in a building. 1
- noun fenestration the arrangement and design of windows in a building 0
- noun fenestration a surgical operation to restore hearing by making an artificial opening into the labyrinth of the ear 0
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Origin of fenestration
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Latin fenestrāt(us) (see fenestrated) + -ion
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Parts of speech for Fenestration
noun
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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fenestration 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.
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fenestration usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fenestration
noun fenestration
- bay — A bay is a part of a coast where the land curves inwards.
- aperture — An aperture is a narrow hole or gap.
- bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
- bay window — A bay window is a window that sticks out from the outside wall of a house.
- fenestella — a small aperture in the front of an altar, containing relics
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