gradin

gra·din

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [grey-din; French gra-dan]
- /ˈgreɪ dɪn; French graˈdɛ̃/
- /ɡrˈadɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [grey-din; French gra-dan]
- /ˈgreɪ dɪn; French graˈdɛ̃/

Definitions of gradin word

noun plural gradin one of a series of steps or seats raised one above another. 1
noun plural gradin Ecclesiastical. a shelf or one of a series of shelves behind and above an altar. 1
noun gradin (architecture) Any of a series of terraced steps or seats, as in an arena or an altar. 1
noun gradin a ledge above or behind an altar on which candles, a cross, or other ornaments stand 0
noun gradin one of a set of steps or seats arranged on a slope, as in an amphitheatre 0

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Origin of gradin

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < French: step, ledge of altar < Italian gradino, diminutive of grado grade

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Parts of speech for Gradin

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gradin popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% 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.

gradin usage trend in Literature

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