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- [fing-ger-tip]
- /ˈfɪŋ gərˌtɪp/
- /ˈfɪŋ.ɡə.tɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fing-ger-tip]
- /ˈfɪŋ gərˌtɪp/
Definitions of fingertip word
- noun fingertip the tip or end of a finger. 1
- noun fingertip a covering used to protect the end joint of a finger. 1
- adjective fingertip extending to the fingertips, as a coat, veil, etc.: a fingertip jacket. 1
- idioms fingertip at one's fingertips, close at hand; easily or immediately available. at one's command or disposal, as recall of factual information: He has the answer at his fingertips. 1
- idioms fingertip to one's fingertips, thoroughly; perfectly: She was a politician to her fingertips. 1
- noun fingertip The tip of a finger. 1
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Origin of fingertip
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; finger + tip1
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Parts of speech for Fingertip
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fingertip popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% 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.
fingertip usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fingertip
adjective fingertip
- sensitive — endowed with sensation; having perception through the senses.
- delicate — Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
- fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
- accurate — careful and exact
- probing — to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: to probe one's conscience.
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