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- [prop-uh-lee-uh m]
- /ˌprɒp əˈli əm/
- /prˈəʊpaɪlˌiːəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [prop-uh-lee-uh m]
- /ˌprɒp əˈli əm/
Definitions of propylaeum word
- noun plural propylaeum Often, propylaea. a vestibule or entrance to a temple area or other enclosure, especially when elaborate or of architectural importance. 1
- noun propylaeum a portico, esp one that forms the entrance to a temple 0
- noun propylaeum an entrance, vestibule, or portico before a building or group of buildings 0
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Origin of propylaeum
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < Latin < Greek propýlaion gateway, noun use of neuter of propýlaios before the gate, equivalent to pro- pro-2 + pýl(ē) gate + -aios adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Propylaeum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
propylaeum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
propylaeum usage trend in Literature
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