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- [sof-it]
- /ˈsɒf ɪt/
- /ˈsɔfɪt/
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- [sof-it]
- /ˈsɒf ɪt/
Definitions of soffit word
- noun soffit the underside of an architectural feature, as a beam, arch, ceiling, vault, or cornice. 1
- noun soffit the underside of a part of a building or a structural component, such as an arch, beam, stair, etc 0
- noun soffit the upper inner surface of a drain or sewer 0
- noun soffit the horizontal underside of an eave, cornice, etc. 0
- noun soffit the intrados of an arch or vault 0
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Origin of soffit
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < French soffite < Italian soffitto < Vulgar Latin *suffīctus, for Latin suffīxus; see suffix
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Parts of speech for Soffit
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
soffit 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
soffit usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for soffit
noun soffit
- eaves — Usually, eaves. the overhanging lower edge of a roof.
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