placeable

place

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleys]
- /pleɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleys]
- /pleɪs/

Definitions of placeable word

noun placeable a particular portion of space, whether of definite or indefinite extent. 1
noun placeable space in general: time and place. 1
noun placeable the specific portion of space normally occupied by anything: The vase is in its place. Every item on the shelf had its place. 1
noun placeable a space, area, or spot, set apart or used for a particular purpose: a place of worship; a place of entertainment. 1
noun placeable any part or spot in a body or surface: a decayed place in a tree. 1
noun placeable a particular passage in a book or writing: to find the place where one left off reading. 1

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Origin of placeable

First appearance:

before 950

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 950; (noun) Middle English, conflation of Old English plæce and Middle French place, both < Latin platea, variant of platēa street, courtyard, area < Greek plateîa broad street, noun use of feminine of platýs broad, flat1; (v.) late Middle English, derivative of the noun; see platy-

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Parts of speech for Placeable

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placeable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 66% 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.

placeable usage trend in Literature

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