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karstic

karst
K k

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kahrst]
    • /kɑrst/
    • /kˈɑːstɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kahrst]
    • /kɑrst/

Definitions of karstic word

  • noun karstic an area of limestone terrane characterized by sinks, ravines, and underground streams. 1
  • noun karstic Of or pertaining to karst. 1

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Origin of karstic

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
1900-05; < German, generic use of Karst, name of limestone plateau north of Trieste

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Karstic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

karstic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

karstic usage trend in Literature

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