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intermural

in·ter·mu·ral
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-myoo r-uh l]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈmyʊər əl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-ter-myoo r-uh l]
    • /ˌɪn tərˈmyʊər əl/

Definitions of intermural word

  • adjective intermural of, relating to, or taking place between two or more institutions, cities, etc.: an intermural track meet. 1
  • adjective intermural occurring or being between walls, as of buildings or cities: a narrow, intermural forecourt. 1
  • noun intermural Between walls; enclosed by walls. 1

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Origin of intermural

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
First recorded in 1650-60, intermural is from the Latin word intermūrālis between walls. See inter-, mural

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Parts of speech for Intermural

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

intermural popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% 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.

intermural usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for intermural

adjective intermural

  • intercollege — intercollegiate.
  • intercollegiate — taking place between or participating in activities between different colleges: intercollegiate athletics.

Top questions with intermural

  • what does intermural mean?

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