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- [sey-ahyt]
- /ˈseɪ aɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sey-ahyt]
- /ˈseɪ aɪt/
Definitions of saite word
- noun saite a native or citizen of Saïs. 1
- adjective saite Also, Saitic [sey-it-ik] /seɪˈɪt ɪk/ (Show IPA). of or relating to Saïs or its inhabitants. 1
- adjective saite of or relating to the period 663–525 b.c., when the Pharaohs ruled at Saïs. 1
- noun saite a native or inhabitant of the ancient Egyptian city of Saïs 0
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Origin of saite
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
1670-80; < Latin Saītēs < Greek Saī́tēs. See Saïs, -ite1
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Parts of speech for Saite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
saite 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.
According to our data about 62% 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.