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- [mot-oh]
- /ˈmɒt oʊ/
- /ˈmɒt.əʊ/
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- [mot-oh]
- /ˈmɒt oʊ/
Definitions of motto word
- noun plural motto a maxim adopted as an expression of the guiding principle of a person, organization, city, etc. 1
- noun plural motto a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or purpose of a person, organization, city, etc., and often inscribed on a badge, banner, etc. 1
- noun motto A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution. 1
- noun motto slogan, saying 1
- noun motto heading 1
- noun motto fortune cookie 1
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Origin of motto
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Italian < Late Latin muttum sound, utterance. See mot
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Parts of speech for Motto
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
motto popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% 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".
motto usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for motto
noun motto
- adage — An adage is something which people often say and which expresses a general truth about some aspect of life.
- aphorism — An aphorism is a short witty sentence which expresses a general truth or comment.
- maxim — Hiram Percy, 1869–1936, U.S. inventor.
- byword — Someone or something that is a byword for a particular quality is well known for having that quality.
- word — Microsoft Word
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