plateresque

plat·er·esque

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plat-uh-resk]
- /ˌplæt əˈrɛsk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [plat-uh-resk]
- /ˌplæt əˈrɛsk/

Definitions of plateresque word

adjective plateresque noting or pertaining to a 16th-century style of Spanish architecture characterized by profuse applications of delicate low-relief Renaissance ornament to isolated parts of building exteriors. 1
adjective plateresque relating to the 16th century Spanish architecture and art which is characterized by rich ornamentation in the style of a silversmith 0

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Origin of plateresque

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Spanish plateresco, equivalent to plater(o) silversmith (plat(a) silver; see platina + -ero < Latin -ārius -ary) + -esco -esque; so called because the heavy ornamentation of the style suggested decorated silverwork

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Parts of speech for Plateresque

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plateresque popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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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