hektograph

hek·to·graph

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-tuh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈhɛk təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-tuh-graf, -grahf]
- /ˈhɛk təˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf/

Definitions of hektograph word

verb with object hektograph to copy with the hectograph. 1
noun hektograph a process for making copies of a letter, memorandum, etc., from a prepared gelatin surface to which the original writing has been transferred. 1
noun hektograph a machine for making such copies. 1
noun hektograph Alternative form of hectograph. 0

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Origin of hektograph

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; hecto- + -graph

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Parts of speech for Hektograph

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hektograph

hektograph popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

hektograph usage trend in Literature

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