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- [lohd-stohn]
- /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/
- /ˈləʊdstəʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lohd-stohn]
- /ˈloʊdˌstoʊn/
Definitions of loadstone word
- noun loadstone a variety of magnetite that possesses magnetic polarity and attracts iron. 1
- noun loadstone a piece of this serving as a magnet. 1
- noun loadstone something that attracts strongly. 1
- noun loadstone Alternative form of lodestone. 1
- abbreviation LOADSTONE lodestone 0
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Origin of loadstone
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; earlier load lode + stone
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Parts of speech for Loadstone
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
loadstone popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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loadstone usage trend in Literature
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