ottonian

Ot·to·ni·an

O o

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [o-toh-nee-uh n]
- /ɒˈtoʊ ni ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [o-toh-nee-uh n]
- /ɒˈtoʊ ni ən/

Definitions of ottonian word

adjective ottonian of or relating to the German dynasty (Otto I, II, III) that ruled as emperors of the Holy Roman Empire from 962 to 1002. 1
adjective ottonian pertaining to or designating the arts or culture of the Ottonian period, characterized chiefly by the development of forms derived from both Carolingian and Byzantine concepts: an Ottonian revival. 1

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Origin of ottonian

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

1895-1900; < German Otton(en), plural of Otto + -ian

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ottonian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

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