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- [in-leyd, in-leyd]
- /ˈɪnˌleɪd, ɪnˈleɪd/
- /ˈɪn.leɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-leyd, in-leyd]
- /ˈɪnˌleɪd, ɪnˈleɪd/
Definitions of inlaid word
- adjective inlaid set into the surface of something: an inlaid design on a chest. 1
- adjective inlaid decorated or made with a design set into the surface: an inlaid table. 1
- verb with object inlaid to decorate (an object) with layers of fine materials set in its surface: to inlay a chest with lighter wood. 1
- verb with object inlaid to insert or apply (layers of fine materials) in the surface of an object: to inlay marble in a tabletop. 1
- verb with object inlaid Horticulture. to place (a fitted scion) into a prepared stock, as in a method of grafting. 1
- noun inlaid inlaid work. 1
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Origin of inlaid
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600; past participle of inlay
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Parts of speech for Inlaid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inlaid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
inlaid usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inlaid
adjective inlaid
- decorated — (often initial capital letter) of pertaining to, or characteristic of the English gothic architecture of the late 13th through the late 14th centuries, characterized by curvilinear tracery, elaborate ornamental sculpture and vaulting, and refinement of stonecutting techniques.
- enamelled — (British) Simple past tense and past participle of enamel.
- enameled — (US) Simple past tense and past participle of enamel.
- ornamented — (of a character) highly embellished or ornate; altered by embellishment.
- mosaic — a picture or decoration made of small, usually colored pieces of inlaid stone, glass, etc.
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