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- [plinth]
- /plɪnθ/
- /plɪnθ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plinth]
- /plɪnθ/
Definitions of plinth word
- noun plinth a slablike member beneath the base of a column or pier. 1
- noun plinth a square base or a lower block, as of a pedestal. 1
- noun plinth Also called plinth course. a projecting course of stones at the base of a wall; earth table. 1
- noun plinth (in joinery) a flat member at the bottom of an architrave, dado, baseboard, or the like. 1
- abbreviation PLINTH pedestal 1
- countable noun plinth A plinth is a rectangular block of stone on which a statue or pillar stands. 0
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Origin of plinth
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; earlier plinthus < Latin < Greek plínthos plinth, squared stone, brick, tile
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Parts of speech for Plinth
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plinth popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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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