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- [plee-nuh m, plen-uh m]
- /ˈpli nəm, ˈplɛn əm/
- /ˈpliː.nəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plee-nuh m, plen-uh m]
- /ˈpli nəm, ˈplɛn əm/
Definitions of plenum word
- noun plural plenum the state or a space in which a gas, usually air, is contained at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure. 1
- noun plural plenum a full assembly, as a joint legislative assembly. 1
- noun plural plenum a space, usually above a ceiling or below a floor, that can serve as a receiving chamber for air that has been heated or cooled to be distributed to inhabited areas. 1
- noun plural plenum the whole of space regarded as being filled with matter (opposed to vacuum). 1
- noun plenum meeting with full attendance 1
- noun plenum physics: space filled with matter 1
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Origin of plenum
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Latin, neuter of plēnus full1, in the phrase plēnum (spatium) full (space)
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Parts of speech for Plenum
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plenum popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for plenum
noun plenum
- adequateness — the quality of being adequate
- ampleness — fully sufficient or more than adequate for the purpose or needs; plentiful; enough: an ample supply of water; ample time to finish.
- completeness — complete
- comprehensiveness — of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive: a comprehensive study of world affairs.
- distension — the act of distending or the state of being distended.
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