retable

re·ta·ble

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-tey-buh l, ree-tey-]
- /rɪˈteɪ bəl, ˈriˌteɪ-/
- /ˈrɛtəbl /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-tey-buh l, ree-tey-]
- /rɪˈteɪ bəl, ˈriˌteɪ-/

Definitions of retable word

noun retable a decorative structure raised above an altar at the back, often forming a frame for a picture, bas-relief, or the like, and sometimes including a shelf or shelves, as for ornaments. 1
noun retable an ornamental screenlike structure above and behind an altar, esp one used as a setting for a religious picture or carving 0
noun retable gradine (sense 2) 0

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Origin of retable

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; < French, equivalent to Old French re(re) at the back (< Latin retrō) + table table; compare Medieval Latin retrōtabulum

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Parts of speech for Retable

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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retable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for retable

noun retable

altar — An altar is a holy table in a church or temple.
chantry — an endowment for the singing of Masses for the soul of the founder or others designated by him or her

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