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horatian

Ho·ra·tian
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [huh-rey-shuh n, haw-, hoh-]
    • /həˈreɪ ʃən, hɔ-, hoʊ-/
    • /hə.ˈreɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [huh-rey-shuh n, haw-, hoh-]
    • /həˈreɪ ʃən, hɔ-, hoʊ-/

Definitions of horatian word

  • adjective horatian of or relating to Horace. 1
  • adjective horatian Prosody. of, relating to, or resembling the poetic style or diction of Horace. of, relating to, or noting a Horatian ode. 1
  • adjective horatian of, relating to, or characteristic of Horace or his poetry 0
  • adjective horatian of, like, or characteristic of Horace or his poetry 0
  • adjective horatian Of or pertaining to the Roman poet Horace or to his works or style. 0

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Origin of horatian

First appearance:

before 1740
One of the 48% newest English words
1740-50; < Latin Horātiānus, equivalent to Horāti(us) Horace + -ānus -an

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Parts of speech for Horatian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

horatian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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.

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