hexaemeron

hex·a·em·er·on

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-suh-em-uh-ron]
- /ˌhɛk səˈɛm əˌrɒn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hek-suh-em-uh-ron]
- /ˌhɛk səˈɛm əˌrɒn/

Definitions of hexaemeron word

noun hexaemeron the six days of the Creation. 1
noun hexaemeron a written account of them, especially the Biblical account. Gen. 1. 1
noun hexaemeron a treatise on them. 1
noun hexaemeron the period of six days in which God created the world 0
noun hexaemeron the account of the Creation in Genesis 1 0
noun hexaemeron an account of the six-day period of the Creation, esp. that in Genesis 0

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Origin of hexaemeron

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; < Late Latin < Greek hexaḗmeron period of six days, neuter of hexaḗmeros of six days (adj.), equivalent to hexa- hexa- + (h)ēmér(a) day + -os noun suffix

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Parts of speech for Hexaemeron

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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hexaemeron popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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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