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icarian

I·car·i·an
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-kair-ee-uh n, ahy-kair-]
    • /ɪˈkɛər i ən, aɪˈkɛər-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-kair-ee-uh n, ahy-kair-]
    • /ɪˈkɛər i ən, aɪˈkɛər-/

Definitions of icarian word

  • adjective icarian of or like Icarus. 1
  • adjective icarian of or relating to Icaria or its inhabitants. 1
  • noun icarian an inhabitant of Icaria. 1
  • adjective icarian of or relating to Icarus 0
  • adjective icarian of or relating to Icaria or its inhabitants 0
  • noun icarian an inhabitant of Icaria 0

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Origin of icarian

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
1585-95; < Latin Īcari(us) (< Greek Īkários of Icarus) + -an

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Parts of speech for Icarian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

icarian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% 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.

icarian usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with icarian

  • where is the icarian sea?

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