massorete

Mas·so·rete

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-uh-reet]
- /ˈmæs əˌrit/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-uh-reet]
- /ˈmæs əˌrit/

Definitions of massorete word

noun massorete one of the writers or compilers of the Masorah. 1
noun massorete a person who is versed in the Masorah. 1

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Origin of massorete

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; earlier mas(s)oreth < Hebrew māsōreth, with ending conformed to -ete (< Greek -ētēs; see exegete) or -ite1

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Parts of speech for Massorete

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Massorete

massorete popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

massorete usage trend in Literature

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