monticule

mon·ti·cule

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mon-ti-kyool]
- /ˈmɒn tɪˌkyul/
- /ˈmɒn.tɪ.kjuːl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mon-ti-kyool]
- /ˈmɒn tɪˌkyul/

Definitions of monticule word

noun monticule a subordinate volcanic cone. 1
noun monticule a small mountain, hill, or mound. 1
noun monticule A small hill. 1
noun monticule a small hill or mound, such as a secondary volcanic cone 0
noun monticule a small mountain or hill 0
noun monticule a secondary cone of a volcano 0

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Origin of monticule

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; < Late Latin monticulus, equivalent to Latin monti- (stem of mōns) mount2 + -culus -cule1

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Parts of speech for Monticule

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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monticule popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

monticule usage trend in Literature

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