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idocrase

i·do·crase
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahy-duh-kreys, id-uh-]
    • /ˈaɪ dəˌkreɪs, ˈɪd ə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahy-duh-kreys, id-uh-]
    • /ˈaɪ dəˌkreɪs, ˈɪd ə-/

Definitions of idocrase word

  • noun idocrase vesuvianite. 1
  • noun idocrase vesuvianite 0
  • noun idocrase (geology) vesuvianite. 0

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Origin of idocrase

First appearance:

before 1795
One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < French < Greek eîdo(s) form + krâsis mixture

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Parts of speech for Idocrase

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

idocrase popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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.

idocrase usage trend in Literature

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