quakeproof

quake·proof

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kweyk-proof]
- /ˈkweɪkˌpruf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kweyk-proof]
- /ˈkweɪkˌpruf/

Definitions of quakeproof word

adjective quakeproof designed or built to withstand the destructive forces of an earthquake. 1
verb with object quakeproof to make quakeproof. 1

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Origin of quakeproof

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; quake + -proof

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Parts of speech for Quakeproof

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Quakeproof

quakeproof popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

quakeproof usage trend in Literature

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