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matinal

mat·in
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mat-n]
    • /ˈmæt n/
    • /mˈatɪnəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mat-n]
    • /ˈmæt n/

Definitions of matinal word

  • noun matinal (often initial capital letter) matins, Also, especially British, mattins. (usually used with a singular verb) Ecclesiastical. the first of the seven canonical hours. the service for it, properly beginning at midnight, but sometimes beginning at daybreak. Also called Morning Prayer. the service of public prayer, said in the morning, in the Anglican Church. 1
  • noun matinal Archaic. aubade. 1
  • adjective matinal Also, matinal. pertaining to the morning or to matins. 1
  • noun matinal Relating to or taking place in the morning. 1
See all 4 definitions of matinal

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Origin of matinal

First appearance:

before 1200
One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; Middle English matyn (plural matines) < Old French matin < Latin mātūtīnus matutinal

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Parts of speech for Matinal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Matinal

matinal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% 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.

matinal usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for matinal

adj matinal

  • briefly — Something that happens or is done briefly happens or is done for a very short period of time.
  • shortly — in a short time; soon.
  • beforehand — If you do something beforehand, you do it earlier than a particular event.
  • soon — within a short period after this or that time, event, etc.: We shall know soon after he calls.
  • promptly — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.

adverb matinal

  • early — in or during the first part of a period of time, a course of action, a series of events, etc.: early in the year.
All 26 Synonyms of matinal

Antonyms for matinal

adj matinal

  • later — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
  • late — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.
All 2 Antonyms of matinal

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