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- [on-uh-mat-uh-pee-uh, ‐mah-tuh‐]
- /ˌɒn əˌmæt əˈpi ə, ‐ˌmɑ tə‐/
- /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [on-uh-mat-uh-pee-uh, ‐mah-tuh‐]
- /ˌɒn əˌmæt əˈpi ə, ‐ˌmɑ tə‐/
Definitions of onomatopoeic word
- noun onomatopoeic the formation of a word, as cuckoo, meow, honk, or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent. 1
- noun onomatopoeic a word so formed. 1
- noun onomatopoeic the use of imitative and naturally suggestive words for rhetorical, dramatic, or poetic effect. 1
- noun onomatopoeic Using or relating to onomatopoeia. 1
- adjective onomatopoeic word: imitating sound it describes 1
- adjective onomatopoeic Onomatopoeic words sound like the noise they refer to. 'Hiss', 'buzz', and 'rat-a-tat-tat' are examples of onomatopoeic words. 0
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Origin of onomatopoeic
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Late Latin < Greek onomatopoiía making of words, equivalent to onomato- (combining form of ónoma name) + poi- (stem of poieîn to make; see poet) + -ia -ia
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Parts of speech for Onomatopoeic
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onomatopoeic 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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for onomatopoeic
adjective onomatopoeic
- echoic — resembling an echo.
- imitative — imitating; copying; given to imitation.
- onomatopoetic — the formation of a word, as cuckoo, meow, honk, or boom, by imitation of a sound made by or associated with its referent.
- copying — the act of copying
- mimetic — characterized by, exhibiting, or of the nature of imitation or mimicry: mimetic gestures.
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