hic jacet

hic ja·cet

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [heek yah-ket; English hik jey-set]
- /ˈhik ˈyɑ kɛt; English ˈhɪk ˈdʒeɪ sɛt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [heek yah-ket; English hik jey-set]
- /ˈhik ˈyɑ kɛt; English ˈhɪk ˈdʒeɪ sɛt/

Definitions of hic jacet words

noun hic jacet (on gravestones) here lies 0
noun hic jacet here lies 0
noun hic jacet an epitaph 0

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Parts of speech for Hic jacet

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exclamation

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hic jacet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

Synonyms for hic jacet

noun hic jacet

memorial — something designed to preserve the memory of a person, event, etc., as a monument or a holiday.
sentiment — an attitude toward something; regard; opinion.
legend — a nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical.
monument — something erected in memory of a person, event, etc., as a building, pillar, or statue: the Washington Monument.
remembrance — a retained mental impression; memory.

All 7 Synonyms of hic jacet