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- [im-pas-toh, -pah-stoh]
- /ɪmˈpæs toʊ, -ˈpɑ stoʊ/
- /ɪmpˈastəʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [im-pas-toh, -pah-stoh]
- /ɪmˈpæs toʊ, -ˈpɑ stoʊ/
Definitions of impasto word
- noun impasto the laying on of paint thickly. 1
- noun impasto the paint so laid on. 1
- noun impasto enamel or slip applied to a ceramic object to form a decoration in low relief. 1
- noun impasto The process or technique of laying on paint or pigment thickly so that it stands out from a surface. 1
- noun impasto paint applied thickly, so that brush and palette knife marks are evident 0
- noun impasto the technique of applying paint in this way 0
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Origin of impasto
First appearance:
before 1775 One of the 45% newest English words
1775-85; < Italian, noun derivative of impastare to impaste
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Parts of speech for Impasto
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
impasto popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
impasto usage trend in Literature
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noun impasto
- pasto — a city in SW Colombia. About 8350 feet (2545 meters) above sea level.
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