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- US Pronunciation
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- [ob-uh-luh s]
- /ˈɒb ə ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ob-uh-luh s]
- /ˈɒb ə ləs/
Definitions of obeli word
- noun plural obeli a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages. 1
- noun obeli Plural form of obelus. 1
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Origin of obeli
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin < Greek obelós spit, pointed pillar
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Parts of speech for Obeli
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obeli popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% 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.