ringless

ring

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ring]
- /rɪŋ/
- /ˈrɪŋləs /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ring]
- /rɪŋ/

Definitions of ringless word

noun ringless a typically circular band of metal or other durable material, especially one of gold or other precious metal, often set with gems, for wearing on the finger as an ornament, a token of betrothal or marriage, etc. 1
noun ringless anything having the form of such a band: a napkin ring; a smoke ring. 1
noun ringless a circular or surrounding line or mark: dark rings around the eyes. 1
noun ringless a circular course: to dance in a ring. 1
noun ringless a number of persons or things situated in a circle or in an approximately circular arrangement: a ring of stones; a ring of hills. 1
noun ringless the outside edge of a circular body, as a wheel; rim. 1

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Origin of ringless

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English hring; cognate with Dutch, German ring, Old Norse hringr; akin to rank1

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Parts of speech for Ringless

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ringless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

ringless usage trend in Literature

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