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scepter

scep·ter
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sep-ter]
    • /ˈsɛp tər/
    • /ˈsep.tər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sep-ter]
    • /ˈsɛp tər/

Definitions of scepter word

  • noun scepter a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power. 1
  • noun scepter royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty. 1
  • verb with object scepter to give a scepter to; invest with authority. 1
  • noun scepter ceremonial rod 1
  • noun scepter a rod or staff, highly ornamented, held by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty 0
  • noun scepter royal or imperial authority; sovereignty 0

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Origin of scepter

First appearance:

before 1250
One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English (s)ceptre < Old French < Latin scēptrum < Greek skêptron staff; akin to shaft

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Parts of speech for Scepter

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

scepter popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

scepter usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for scepter

noun scepter

  • adumbration — to produce a faint image or resemblance of; to outline or sketch.
  • badge — A badge is a piece of metal or cloth which you wear to show that you belong to an organization or support a cause. American English usually uses button to refer to a small round metal badge.
  • birch — A birch or a birch tree is a type of tall tree with thin branches.
  • caduceus — a staff entwined with two serpents and bearing a pair of wings at the top, carried by Hermes (Mercury) as messenger of the gods
  • cordon — A cordon is a line or ring of police, soldiers, or vehicles preventing people from entering or leaving an area.

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