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- [im-bri-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɪm brɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /ˌɪm.brɪˈk.eɪ.ʃən/
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- [im-bri-key-shuh n]
- /ˌɪm brɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of imbrication word
- noun imbrication an overlapping, as of tiles or shingles. 1
- noun imbrication a decoration or pattern resembling this. 1
- noun imbrication Surgery. overlapping of layers of tissue in the closure of wounds or in the correction of defects. 1
- noun imbrication Geology. shingling. 1
- noun imbrication A set of tiles or shingles that overlap like the scales of a fish. 1
- noun imbrication an overlapping, as of tiles or scales 0
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Origin of imbrication
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; imbricate + -ion
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Parts of speech for Imbrication
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imbrication popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
imbrication usage trend in Literature
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