Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [luh-kyoon-l]
- /ləˈkyun l/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [luh-kyoon-l]
- /ləˈkyun l/
Definitions of lacunal word
- adjective lacunal of or relating to a lacuna. 1
- adjective lacunal having lacunae. 1
- noun lacunal Of or pertaining to a lacuna, like a lacuna. 1
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Origin of lacunal
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; lacun(a) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Lacunal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lacunal popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
lacunal usage trend in Literature
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