imprese

im·pre·sa

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-prey-zuh]
- /ɪmˈpreɪ zə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [im-prey-zuh]
- /ɪmˈpreɪ zə/

Definitions of imprese word

noun plural imprese a device or emblem. 1
noun plural imprese a motto. 1
noun imprese A heraldic device; an impresa. 1

See all 3 definitions of imprese

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Origin of imprese

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Italian: literally, undertaking, noun use of feminine of impreso, past participle of imprendere to undertake; see emprise

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Parts of speech for Imprese

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Imprese

imprese popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

imprese usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for imprese

noun plural imprese

prese — a mark, as :S:, +, or §, used in a canon, round, etc., to indicate where the successive voice parts are to take up the theme.

Just one Antonym for imprese