Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poin-tel]
- /ˈpɔɪn tɛl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [poin-tel]
- /ˈpɔɪn tɛl/
Definition of poyntell word
- noun poyntell a pavement of tile mosaic forming an abstract design. 1
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Origin of poyntell
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English: stylus, pencil, pointed instrument < Old French: point of a spear (French pointeau); cognate with Italian puntello, diminutive of punto point; see -elle
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Parts of speech for Poyntell
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
poyntell popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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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