Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwod-ruh-reem]
- /ˈkwɒd rəˌrim/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwod-ruh-reem]
- /ˈkwɒd rəˌrim/
Definitions of quadrireme word
- noun quadrireme (in classical antiquity) a galley having four banks of oars. 1
- noun quadrireme (history, nautical) a galley with four banks of oars. 1
- noun quadrireme a galley with four banks of oars 0
- adjective quadrireme (of a galley) having four banks of oars 0
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Origin of quadrireme
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin quadrirēmis, equivalent to quadri- quadri- + -rēmis (derivative of rēmus oar)
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Parts of speech for Quadrireme
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quadrireme 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 61% 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.
quadrireme usage trend in Literature
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