ivorytype

i·vo·ry·type

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-vuh-ree-tahyp, ahy-vree-]
- /ˈaɪ və riˌtaɪp, ˈaɪ vri-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahy-vuh-ree-tahyp, ahy-vree-]
- /ˈaɪ və riˌtaɪp, ˈaɪ vri-/

Definitions of ivorytype word

noun ivorytype an antiquated photoprinting technique in which two prints are made of the same image, and the weaker one, made transparent with varnish and colored on the back, is laid over the stronger one. 1
noun ivorytype (photography, dated) A picture produced by superposing a tinted translucent print upon a stronger print, so as to give the effect of a photograph in natural colours. 0

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Origin of ivorytype

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60; ivory + -type

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Parts of speech for Ivorytype

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ivorytype popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% 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.

ivorytype usage trend in Literature

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