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- [pon-tik]
- /ˈpɒn tɪk/
- /pˈɒntɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pon-tik]
- /ˈpɒn tɪk/
Definitions of pontic word
- noun pontic an artificial tooth in a bridge. 1
- adjective pontic pertaining to the Pontus Euxinus or to Pontus. 1
- adjective pontic denoting or relating to the Black Sea 0
- adjective pontic of Pontus 0
- adjective pontic of the Black Sea 0
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Origin of pontic
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; < Latin pont- (stem of pōns) bridge + -ic
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Parts of speech for Pontic
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pontic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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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