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- [hinj]
- /hɪndʒ/
- /hɪndʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hinj]
- /hɪndʒ/
Definitions of hinged word
- noun hinged a jointed device or flexible piece on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves. 1
- noun hinged a natural anatomical joint at which motion occurs around a transverse axis, as that of the knee or a bivalve shell. 1
- noun hinged that on which something is based or depends; pivotal consideration or factor. 1
- noun hinged Also called mount. Philately. a gummed sticker for affixing a stamp to a page of an album, so folded as to form a hinge, allowing the stamp to be raised to reveal the text beneath. 1
- verb without object hinged to be dependent or contingent on, or as if on, a hinge (usually followed by on or upon): Everything hinges on his decision. 1
- verb with object hinged to furnish with or attach by a hinge or hinges. 1
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Origin of hinged
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English henge; cognate with Low German heng(e), Middle Dutch henge hinge; akin to hang
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Parts of speech for Hinged
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preposition
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hinged popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
hinged usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hinged
adjective hinged
- folding — to confine (sheep or other domestic animals) in a fold.
- joined — to bring in contact, connect, or bring or put together: to join hands; to join pages with a staple.
- foldaway — designed to be folded out of the way when not in use: a foldaway bed.
- foldup — something, as a chair or bed, that can be folded up and stored away when not in use.
Top questions with hinged
- how to build a hinged barn door?
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