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- [kil-ter]
- /ˈkɪl tər/
- /ˈkɪl.tər/
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- [kil-ter]
- /ˈkɪl tər/
Definitions of kilter word
- noun kilter good condition; order: The engine was out of kilter. 1
- noun kilter Poker. skeet2 . 1
- noun kilter Out of harmony or balance. 1
- noun kilter working order or alignment (esp in the phrases off kilter, out of kilter) 0
- noun kilter good condition; proper order 0
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Origin of kilter
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1630-40; variant of dial. kelter < ?
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Parts of speech for Kilter
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
kilter popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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.
kilter usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kilter
noun kilter
- repair — to restore to a good or sound condition after decay or damage; mend: to repair a motor.
- form — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
- fettle — state; condition: in fine fettle.
- state — the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes: a state of health.
- whack — to strike with a smart, resounding blow or blows.
Antonyms for kilter
noun kilter
- disorganization — a breaking up of order or system; disunion or disruption of constituent parts.
- disorganisation — Alternative spelling of disorganization.
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