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- [im-pohst]
- /ˈɪm poʊst/
- /ˈɪm.pəʊst/
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- [im-pohst]
- /ˈɪm poʊst/
Definitions of impost word
- noun impost the point of springing of an arch; spring. 1
- noun impost an architectural feature immediately beneath this point. 1
- verb with object impost to determine customs duties on, according to the kind of imports. 1
- noun impost A tax or similar compulsory payment. 1
- noun impost a tax, esp a customs duty 0
- noun impost the specific weight that a particular horse must carry in a handicap race 0
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Origin of impost
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Medieval Latin impostus a tax, noun use of Latin impostus, variant of impositus imposed; see imposition
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Parts of speech for Impost
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exclamation
impost popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
impost usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for impost
noun impost
- duty — something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation.
- levy — an imposing or collecting, as of a tax, by authority or force.
- fee — a charge or payment for professional services: a doctor's fee.
- weight — the amount or quantity of heaviness or mass; amount a thing weighs.
- tax — a tax levied according to the value of the property, merchandise, etc., being taxed.
Antonyms for impost
noun impost
- post — power-on self-test
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