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- [mon-uh-gram]
- /ˈmɒn əˌgræm/
- /ˈmɒn.ə.ɡræm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mon-uh-gram]
- /ˈmɒn əˌgræm/
Definitions of monogram word
- noun monogram a design consisting of two or more alphabetic letters combined or interlaced, commonly one's initials, often printed on stationery, embroidered on clothing, etc. 1
- noun monogram a single emblematic or decorative letter; applied initial. 1
- verb with object monogram to decorate with a monogram. 1
- noun monogram A motif of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, usually interwoven or otherwise combined in a decorative design, used as a logo or to identify a personal possession. 1
- noun monogram decorative initials 1
- countable noun monogram A monogram is a design based on the first letters of a person's names, which is put on things they own, such as their clothes. 0
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Origin of monogram
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Late Latin monogramma, irregular < Late Greek monógrammon. See mono-, -gram1
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Parts of speech for Monogram
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
monogram popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
monogram usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for monogram
noun monogram
- identification — an act or instance of identifying; the state of being identified.
- design — When someone designs a garment, building, machine, or other object, they plan it and make a detailed drawing of it from which it can be built or made.
- cipher — A cipher is a secret system of writing that you use to send messages.
- character — The character of a person or place consists of all the qualities they have that make them distinct from other people or places.
- initials — of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.
verb monogram
- mark — Marcus Alonzo ("Mark") 1837–1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897–1904.
- initial — of, relating to, or occurring at the beginning; first: the initial step in a process.
- sign — a token; indication.
- identify — to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of: to identify handwriting; to identify the bearer of a check.
- brand — If someone is branded as something bad, people think they are that thing.
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