gnomology

gno·mol·o·gy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noh-mol-uh-jee]
- /noʊˈmɒl ə dʒi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [noh-mol-uh-jee]
- /noʊˈmɒl ə dʒi/

Definitions of gnomology word

noun gnomology a collection or anthology of gnomes or aphorisms. 1
noun gnomology gnomic or aphoristic writing. 1
noun gnomology (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A collection of, or a treatise on, maxims, grave sentences, or reflections. 0

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Origin of gnomology

First appearance:

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

From the Greek word gnōmología, dating back to 1635-45. See gnome2, -o-, -logy

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Parts of speech for Gnomology

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gnomology popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

gnomology usage trend in Literature

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