ferial

fe·ri·a

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [feer-ee-uh]
- /ˈfɪər i ə/
- /ˈfɪə.rɪəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [feer-ee-uh]
- /ˈfɪər i ə/

Definitions of ferial word

noun plural ferial Ecclesiastical. a weekday on which no feast is celebrated. 1
noun ferial Denoting an ordinary weekday, as opposed to one appointed for a festival or fast. 1
adjective ferial of or relating to a feria 0
adjective ferial of or relating to a holiday 0
noun ferial (ecclesiastical) A feria. 0
adjective ferial (ecclesiastical) pertaining to an ordinary weekday, rather than a festival or fast. 0

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Origin of ferial

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < Late Latin: day of the week (e.g. secunda fēria second day, Monday); in L only plural fēriae holidays; see fair2

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Parts of speech for Ferial

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ferial popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

ferial usage trend in Literature

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