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- [ingk-hawrn]
- /ˈɪŋkˌhɔrn/
- /ˈɪŋkhɔːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ingk-hawrn]
- /ˈɪŋkˌhɔrn/
Definitions of inkhorn word
- noun inkhorn a small container of horn or other material, formerly used to hold writing ink. 1
- noun inkhorn A small portable container for ink. 1
- noun inkhorn (formerly) a small portable container for ink, usually made from horn 0
- noun inkhorn a small container made of horn or other material, formerly used to hold ink 0
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Origin of inkhorn
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at ink, horn
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Parts of speech for Inkhorn
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inkhorn popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
inkhorn usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inkhorn
adj inkhorn
- abstruse — You can describe something as abstruse if you find it difficult to understand, especially when you think it could be explained more simply.
- academic — Academic is used to describe things that relate to the work done in schools, colleges, and universities, especially work which involves studying and reasoning rather than practical or technical skills.
- arid — Arid land is so dry that very few plants can grow on it.
- bookish — Someone who is bookish spends a lot of time reading serious books.
- didactic — Something that is didactic is intended to teach people something, especially a moral lesson.
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