Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fahy-ler]
- /ˈfaɪ lər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fahy-ler]
- /ˈfaɪ lər/
Definitions of filar word
- adjective filar of or relating to a thread or threads. 1
- adjective filar having threads or the like. 1
- noun filar Of or relating to a thread or line; characterized by threads stretched across the field of view. 1
- adjective filar of thread 0
- adjective filar (of an optical instrument) having fine threads across the eyepiece forming a reticle or set of cross wires 0
- adjective filar of a thread 0
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Origin of filar
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < Latin fīl(um) a thread + -ar1
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Parts of speech for Filar
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
filar 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 75% 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.
filar usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for filar
adj filar
- capillaceous — having numerous filaments resembling hairs or threads
- filamentous — composed of or containing filaments.
- ropy — resembling a rope or ropes: ropy muscles.
adjective filar
- capilliform — Having the form of a hair.