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- [sok-uh l, soh-kuh l]
- /ˈsɒk əl, ˈsoʊ kəl/
- /sɔkl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sok-uh l, soh-kuh l]
- /ˈsɒk əl, ˈsoʊ kəl/
Definitions of socle word
- noun socle a low, plain part forming a base for a column, pedestal, or the like; plinth. 1
- noun socle a projecting foundation piece, as for a column, wall, or statue 0
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Origin of socle
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; < French < Italian zoccolo wooden shoe, base of a pedestal < Latin socculus literally, little soccus; see sock1, -ule
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Parts of speech for Socle
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
socle popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
socle usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with socle
- what is a socle?