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- [round-tey-buh l]
- /ˈraʊndˌteɪ bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [round-tey-buh l]
- /ˈraʊndˌteɪ bəl/
Definitions of roundtable word
- noun roundtable a number of persons gathered together for conference, discussion of some subject, etc., and often seated at a round table. 1
- noun roundtable the discussion, topic of discussion, or the conference itself. 1
- noun roundtable (initial capital letter) Arthurian Romance. the table, made round to avoid quarrels as to precedence, about which King Arthur and his knights sat. King Arthur and his knights. 1
- adjective roundtable noting or pertaining to a conference, discussion, or deliberation in which each participant has equal status, equal time to present views, etc.: round-table discussions. 1
- adjective roundtable involving discussion 1
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Origin of roundtable
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300
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Parts of speech for Roundtable
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roundtable popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
roundtable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for roundtable
noun roundtable
- colloquium — an informal gathering for discussion
- forum — the marketplace or public square of an ancient Roman city, the center of judicial and business affairs and a place of assembly for the people.
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