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- [sig-nl]
- /ˈsɪg nl/
- /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sig-nl]
- /ˈsɪg nl/
Definitions of signalled word
- noun signalled anything that serves to indicate, warn, direct, command, or the like, as a light, a gesture, an act, etc.: a traffic signal; a signal to leave. 1
- noun signalled anything agreed upon or understood as the occasion for concerted action. 1
- noun signalled an act, event, or the like that causes or incites some action: The unjust execution was the signal for revolt. 1
- noun signalled a token; indication. 1
- noun signalled Electronics. an electrical quantity or effect, as current, voltage, or electromagnetic waves, that can be varied in such a way as to convey information. 1
- noun signalled Cards. a play that reveals to one's partner a wish that he or she continue or discontinue the suit led. 1
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Origin of signalled
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (noun) < Medieval Latin signāle, Late Latin, noun use of neuter of signālis of a sign. See sign, -al2, -al1
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Parts of speech for Signalled
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
signalled popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
signalled usage trend in Literature
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