quodlibet

quod·li·bet

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kwod-luh-bet]
- /ˈkwɒd ləˌbɛt/
- /kwˈɒdlɪbɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwod-luh-bet]
- /ˈkwɒd ləˌbɛt/

Definitions of quodlibet word

noun quodlibet a subtle or elaborate argument or point of debate, usually on a theological or scholastic subject. 1
noun quodlibet Music. a humorous composition consisting of two or more independent and harmonically complementary melodies, usually quotations of well-known tunes, played or sung together, usually to different texts, in a polyphonic arrangement. 1
noun quodlibet A topic for or exercise in philosophical or theological discussion. 1
noun quodlibet a light piece of music based on two or more popular tunes 0
noun quodlibet a subtle argument, esp one prepared as an exercise on a theological topic 0
noun quodlibet an academic debate or exercise in argument, esp. on a theological question 0

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Origin of quodlibet

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Medieval Latin quodlibetum; compare Latin quod libet what pleases, as you please

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Parts of speech for Quodlibet

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exclamation

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quodlibet popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

quodlibet usage trend in Literature

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