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- [ingk-wel]
- /ˈɪŋkˌwɛl/
- /ˈɪŋk.wel/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ingk-wel]
- /ˈɪŋkˌwɛl/
Definitions of inkwell word
- noun inkwell a small container for ink. 1
- noun inkwell A container for ink typically housed in a hole in a desk. 1
- noun inkwell recess for ink 1
- countable noun inkwell An inkwell is a container for ink on a desk. 0
- noun inkwell a small container for pen ink, often let into the surface of a desk 0
- noun inkwell a container for holding ink, usually set in the top of a desk, inkstand, etc. 0
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Origin of inkwell
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; ink + well2
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Parts of speech for Inkwell
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inkwell popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
inkwell usage trend in Literature
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Top questions with inkwell
- how to use an inkwell pen?
- what is inkwell?
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- what color is inkwell?
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