Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-byoo]
- /ɪmˈbyu/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [im-byoo]
- /ɪmˈbyu/
Definitions of imbuement word
- verb with object imbuement to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc.: The new political leader was imbued with the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. 1
- verb with object imbuement to saturate or impregnate with moisture, color, etc. 1
- verb with object imbuement to imbrue. 1
- noun imbuement The act of imbuing, or state of being imbued. 1
- noun imbuement A deep tincture. 0
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Origin of imbuement
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55, imbue is from the Latin word imbuere to wet, drench
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Parts of speech for Imbuement
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
imbuement popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
imbuement usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imbuement
noun imbuement
- complexion — When you refer to someone's complexion, you are referring to the natural colour or condition of the skin on their face.
- variegation — an act of variegating.
- quality — an essential or distinctive characteristic, property, or attribute: the chemical qualities of alcohol.
- shading — the comparative darkness caused by the interception or screening of rays of light from an object, place, or area.
- dyeing — a coloring material or matter.
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