gneissic

gneiss

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [nahys]
- /naɪs/
- /nˈaɪsɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nahys]
- /naɪs/

Definitions of gneissic word

noun gneissic a metamorphic rock, generally made up of bands that differ in color and composition, some bands being rich in feldspar and quartz, others rich in hornblende or mica. 1
noun gneissic (geology) of or relating to gneiss. 1

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Origin of gneissic

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

Borrowed into English from German around 1750-60

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Parts of speech for Gneissic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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gneissic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

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