parascenium

par·a·sce·ni·um

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-see-nee-uh m]
- /ˌpær əˈsi ni əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-see-nee-uh m]
- /ˌpær əˈsi ni əm/

Definitions of parascenium word

noun plural parascenium either of two wings flanking and extending forward from the skene of an ancient Greek theater. 1
noun parascenium a wing on either side of the stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theatre where props would be stored and actors could prepare 0

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Origin of parascenium

First appearance:

before 1700

One of the 50% oldest English words

1700-10; < New Latin < Greek paraskḗnion space at sides of stage. See para-1, scene

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Parts of speech for Parascenium

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parascenium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

parascenium usage trend in Literature

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