sceptered

scep·ter

S s

Transcription

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

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sep-ter]
- /ˈsɛp tər/

Definitions of sceptered word

noun sceptered a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power. 1
noun sceptered royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty. 1
verb with object sceptered to give a scepter to; invest with authority. 1

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Origin of sceptered

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 Sceptered

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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sceptered 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.

According to our data about 70% 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.

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Synonyms for sceptered

noun sceptered

badged — a special or distinctive mark, token, or device worn as a sign of allegiance, membership, authority, achievement, etc.: a police badge; a merit badge.

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