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- [ahy-kuh-nos-tuh-sis]
- /ˌaɪ kəˈnɒs tə sɪs/
- /ˌaɪkənəstˈɑːsiz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahy-kuh-nos-tuh-sis]
- /ˌaɪ kəˈnɒs tə sɪs/
Definitions of iconostasis word
- noun plural iconostasis a partition or screen on which icons are placed, separating the sanctuary from the main part of the church. 1
- noun iconostasis A screen bearing icons, separating the sanctuary of many Eastern churches from the nave. 1
- noun iconostasis a screen with doors and icons set in tiers, which separates the bema (sanctuary) from the nave 0
- noun iconostasis a partition or screen, decorated with icons, separating the sanctuary from the rest of the church 0
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Origin of iconostasis
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
From Medieval Greek, dating back to 1825-35; See origin at icono-, stasis
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Parts of speech for Iconostasis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
iconostasis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
iconostasis usage trend in Literature
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