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monopteron

mo·nop·te·ron
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mo-nop-tuh-ron, moh-]
    • /mɒˈnɒp təˌrɒn, moʊ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mo-nop-tuh-ron, moh-]
    • /mɒˈnɒp təˌrɒn, moʊ-/

Definition of monopteron word

  • noun plural monopteron a classical building having a single outer colonnade surrounding a central structure or a courtyard. 1

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Origin of monopteron

First appearance:

before 1700
One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; noun use of neuter of Latin monopteros < Greek monópteros, equivalent to mono- mono- + -pteros -pterous

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Parts of speech for Monopteron

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

monopteron popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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