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- [jak-uh-bee-uh n]
- /ˌdʒæk əˈbi ən/
- /ˌdʒæk.əˈbiː.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jak-uh-bee-uh n]
- /ˌdʒæk əˈbi ən/
Definitions of jacobean word
- adjective jacobean of or relating to James I of England or to his period. 1
- adjective jacobean noting or pertaining to the style of architecture and furnishings prevailing in England in the first half of the 17th century, continuing the Elizabethan style with a gradual introduction of Italian models in architecture and increased elaboration of forms and motifs in furnishings. 1
- adjective jacobean of or relating to the style of literature and drama produced during the early 17th century. 1
- noun jacobean a writer, statesman, or other personage of the Jacobean period. 1
- noun jacobean Alternative spelling of Jacobean. 1
- adjective jacobean A Jacobean building, piece of furniture, or work of art was built or produced in Britain in the style of the period between 1603 and 1625. 0
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Origin of jacobean
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < New Latin Jacobae(us) of Jacobus (Latinized form of James) + -an
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Parts of speech for Jacobean
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jacobean popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.
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