Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rom-buh s]
- /ˈrɒm bəs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [rom-buh s]
- /ˈrɒm bəs/
Definitions of rhombi word
- noun plural rhombi an oblique-angled equilateral parallelogram; any equilateral parallelogram except a square. 1
- noun plural rhombi an equilateral parallelogram, including the square as a special case. 1
- noun plural rhombi a rhombohedron. 1
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Origin of rhombi
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin < Greek rhómbos anything that may be spun around, derivative of rhémbein to revolve
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Parts of speech for Rhombi
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rhombi popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
rhombi usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rhombi
noun rhombi
- allotropes — Plural form of allotrope.
- quadrangles — Plural form of quadrangle.
- quadrilaterals — Plural form of quadrilateral.
Top questions with rhombi
- what is a rhombi?
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