machine-word

ma·chine-word

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-sheen wurd]
- /məˈʃin wɜrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [muh-sheen wurd]
- /məˈʃin wɜrd/

Definitions of machine-word word

noun machine-word a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes black·bird· from black· bird·. Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages. 1
noun machine-word (used in combination with the first letter of an offensive or unmentionable word, the first letter being lowercase or uppercase, with or without a following hyphen): My mom married at 20, and she mentions the m-word every time I meet someone she thinks is eligible. See also f-word, n-word. 1
noun machine-word words. speech or talk: to express one's emotion in words; Words mean little when action is called for. the text or lyrics of a song as distinguished from the music. contentious or angry speech; a quarrel: We had words and she walked out on me. 1
noun machine-word a short talk or conversation: Marston, I'd like a word with you. 1
noun machine-word an expression or utterance: a word of warning. 1
noun machine-word warrant, assurance, or promise: I give you my word I'll be there. 1

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Origin of machine-word

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English, Old English; cognate with Dutch woord, German Wort, Old Norse orth, Gothic waurd; akin to OPruss wirds, Latin verbum ‘word’, Lithuanian var̃das ‘name’

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Parts of speech for Machine-word

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machine-word popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.