impluvium

im·plu·vi·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-ploo-vee-uh m]
- /ɪmˈplu vi əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-ploo-vee-uh m]
- /ɪmˈplu vi əm/

Definitions of impluvium word

noun plural impluvium a basin or tank within a compluvium. 1
noun impluvium (architecture) A low basin in the center of a household atrium, into which rainwater flowed down from the roof through the compluvium. 1
noun impluvium (in an ancient Roman building) a pool under an opening in the roof 0

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Origin of impluvium

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; < Latin, equivalent to impluv-, base of impluere to rain (upon, into) (im- im-1 + pluere to rain; cf. pluvial) + -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Impluvium

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exclamation

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impluvium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

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