lancet arch

lan·cet arch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [lan-sit, lahn- ahrch]
- /ˈlæn sɪt, ˈlɑn- ɑrtʃ/
- /ˈlɑːn.sɪt ɑːtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lan-sit, lahn- ahrch]
- /ˈlæn sɪt, ˈlɑn- ɑrtʃ/

Definitions of lancet arch words

noun lancet arch an arch having a head that is acutely pointed. 1
noun lancet arch a narrow acutely pointed arch having two centres of equal radii 0
noun lancet arch a narrow, sharply pointed arch 0
noun lancet arch (architecture) A sharp pointed arch used in doors and windows, etc. This type of architecture was peculiar to England in the 13th Century. 0

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Origin of lancet arch

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25

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Parts of speech for Lancet arch

noun

adjective

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lancet arch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

lancet arch usage trend in Literature

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