proto-doric

pro·to-Dor·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-toh-dawr-ik, -dor-]
- /ˈprotə ˈdɔr ɪk, ˈdɒr-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [proh-toh-dawr-ik, -dor-]
- /ˈprotə ˈdɔr ɪk, ˈdɒr-/

Definition of proto-doric word

adjective proto-doric of or relating to architecture, as in certain Egyptian tombs, supposedly anticipating the Grecian Doric order. 1

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Origin of proto-doric

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Proto-doric

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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proto-doric popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% 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.