marmoreal

mar·mo·re·al

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mahr-mawr-ee-uh l, -mohr-]
- /mɑrˈmɔr i əl, -ˈmoʊr-/
- /mɑː.ˈmɔː.rɪəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahr-mawr-ee-uh l, -mohr-]
- /mɑrˈmɔr i əl, -ˈmoʊr-/

Definitions of marmoreal word

adjective marmoreal of or like marble: skin of marmoreal smoothness. 1
noun marmoreal Made of or likened to marble. 1
adjective marmoreal of, relating to, or resembling marble 0
adjective marmoreal of marble 0
adjective marmoreal like marble; cold, white, smooth, hard, etc. 0
adjective marmoreal Resembling marble or a marble statue. 0

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Origin of marmoreal

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; < Latin marmore(us) made of marble (see marble, -eous) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Marmoreal

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marmoreal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

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Synonyms for marmoreal

adj marmoreal

alabaster — Alabaster is a white stone that is used for making statues, vases, and ornaments.

Just one Synonym for marmoreal