glyptography

glyp·tog·ra·phy

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [glip-tog-ruh-fee]
- /glɪpˈtɒg rə fi/
- /ɡlɪp.ˈtɒ.ɡrə.fɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [glip-tog-ruh-fee]
- /glɪpˈtɒg rə fi/

Definitions of glyptography word

noun glyptography the description or study of engraved gems or other stones. 1
noun glyptography Also called glyptics. the art or process of engraving on gems or the like. 1
noun glyptography The art or scientific study of gem engraving. 1
noun glyptography the art of carving or engraving upon gemstones 0
noun glyptography (art) carving or engraving on precious stone. 0

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Origin of glyptography

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; < Greek glyptó(s) carved + -graphy

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Parts of speech for Glyptography

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Glyptography

glyptography popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

glyptography usage trend in Literature

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