preclosure

clo·sure

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kloh-zher]
- /ˈkloʊ ʒər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kloh-zher]
- /ˈkloʊ ʒər/

Definitions of preclosure word

noun preclosure the act of closing; the state of being closed. 1
noun preclosure a bringing to an end; conclusion. 1
noun preclosure something that closes or shuts. 1
noun preclosure closer1 (def 2). 1
noun preclosure an architectural screen or parapet, especially one standing free between columns or piers. 1
noun preclosure Phonetics. an occlusion of the vocal tract as an articulatory feature of a particular speech sound. Compare constriction (def 5). 1

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Origin of preclosure

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French < Latin clausūra. See close, -ure

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Parts of speech for Preclosure

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preclosure

preclosure popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

preclosure usage trend in Literature

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