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- [sij-uh-leyt, -lit]
- /ˈsɪdʒ əˌleɪt, -lɪt/
- /sˈɪɡɪlˌeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sij-uh-leyt, -lit]
- /ˈsɪdʒ əˌleɪt, -lɪt/
Definitions of sigillate word
- adjective sigillate (of a ceramic object) having stamped decorations. 1
- adjective sigillate Botany. having markings that resemble the impressions of a seal. 1
- adjective sigillate marked with impressions similar to those made by a seal 0
- adjective sigillate decorated by impressed designs 0
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Origin of sigillate
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1425-75; late Middle English word from Latin word sigillātus. See sigil, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Sigillate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sigillate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
sigillate usage trend in Literature
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