postiche

pos·tiche

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [paw-steesh, po-]
- /pɔˈstiʃ, pɒ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [paw-steesh, po-]
- /pɔˈstiʃ, pɒ-/

Definitions of postiche word

adjective postiche superadded, especially inappropriately, as a sculptural or architectural ornament. 1
adjective postiche artificial, counterfeit, or false. 1
noun postiche an imitation or substitute. 1
noun postiche pretense; sham. 1
noun postiche a false hairpiece. 1
adjective postiche (of architectural ornament) inappropriately applied; sham 0

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Origin of postiche

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; < French < Italian apposticcio < Vulgar Latin *appositīcius added to. See apposite, -itious

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Parts of speech for Postiche

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Postiche

postiche popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

postiche usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for postiche

noun postiche

hair extension — attached length of hair
hair implant — the insertion of synthetic fibers or human hair into the scalp to cover baldness.
hairpiece — a toupee.
wig — an artificial covering of hair for all or most of the head, of either synthetic or natural hair, worn to be stylish or more attractive.

All 4 Synonyms of postiche