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- [lap-i-der-ee]
- /ˈlæp ɪˌdɛr i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lap-i-der-ee]
- /ˈlæp ɪˌdɛr i/
Definitions of lapidist word
- noun plural lapidist Also, lapidist [lap-i-dist] /ˈlæp ɪ dɪst/ (Show IPA). a worker who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones. 1
- noun plural lapidist 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 lapidist the art of cutting, polishing, and engraving precious stones. 1
- noun plural lapidist an old book on the lore of gems. 1
- adjective lapidist of or relating to the cutting or engraving of precious stones. 1
- adjective lapidist characterized by an exactitude and extreme refinement that suggests gem cutting: a lapidary style; lapidary verse. 1
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Origin of lapidist
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 Lapidist
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lapidist 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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