Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sem-ee-i-lips, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm i ɪˈlɪps, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sem-ee-i-lips, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm i ɪˈlɪps, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
Definition of semiellipse word
- noun semiellipse a half ellipse, usually one containing both ends of the major axis. 1
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Origin of semiellipse
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1725-35; semi- + ellipse
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Parts of speech for Semiellipse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
semiellipse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.
semiellipse usage trend in Literature
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