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- [lap-i-der-ee]
- /ˈlæp ɪˌdɛr i/
- /ˈlæpɪdərrɪst /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lap-i-der-ee]
- /ˈlæp ɪˌdɛr i/
Definitions of lapidarist word
- noun plural lapidarist Also, lapidist [lap-i-dist] /ˈlæp ɪ dɪst/ (Show IPA). a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones. 1
- noun plural lapidarist Also, lapidarist [luh-pid-er-ist] /ləˈpɪd ər ɪst/ (Show IPA). an expert in precious stones and the art or techniques used in cutting and engraving them. 1
- noun plural lapidarist the art of cutting, polishing, and engraving precious stones. 1
- noun plural lapidarist an old book on the lore of gems. 1
- adjective lapidarist of or relating to the cutting or engraving of precious stones. 1
- adjective lapidarist characterized by an exactitude and extreme refinement that suggests gem cutting: a lapidary style; lapidary verse. 1
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Origin of lapidarist
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English lapidarie (noun) < Latin lapidārius of stone (adj.), stone-cutter (noun), equivalent to lapid- (stem of lapis) stone + -ārius -ary
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Parts of speech for Lapidarist
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lapidarist popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.
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