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- [mon-teyn]
- /ˈmɒn teɪn/
- /ˈmɔnteɪn/
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- [mon-teyn]
- /ˈmɒn teɪn/
Definitions of montane word
- adjective montane pertaining to, growing in, or inhabiting mountainous regions. 1
- noun montane the lower vegetation belt on mountains. 1
- noun montane Of or inhabiting mountainous country. 1
- adjective montane of or inhabiting mountainous regions 0
- adjective montane of or designating a cool, moist ecological zone usually located near the timberline and usually dominated by evergreen trees 0
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Origin of montane
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < Latin montānus, equivalent to mont- (stem of mōns) mount2 + -ānus -ane
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Parts of speech for Montane
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montane popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
montane usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for montane
adj montane
- aerial — You talk about aerial attacks and aerial photographs to indicate that people or things on the ground are attacked or photographed by people in aeroplanes.
- high — having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall: a high wall.
- lofty — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
- rangy — (of animals or people) slender and long-limbed.
- soaring — an act or instance of soaring.
adjective montane
- elevated — Situated or placed higher than the surrounding area.
Top questions with montane
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