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soilless

soil
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [soil]
    • /sɔɪl/
    • /ˈsɔɪl.lɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [soil]
    • /sɔɪl/

Definitions of soilless word

  • noun soilless the portion of the earth's surface consisting of disintegrated rock and humus. 1
  • noun soilless a particular kind of earth: sandy soil. 1
  • noun soilless the ground as producing vegetation or as cultivated for its crops: fertile soil. 1
  • noun soilless a country, land, or region: an act committed on American soil. 1
  • noun soilless the ground or earth: tilling the soil. 1
  • noun soilless any place or condition providing the opportunity for growth or development: Some believe that poverty provides the soil for crime. 1

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Origin of soilless

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English soile < Anglo-French soyl < Latin solium seat, confused with solum ground

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Parts of speech for Soilless

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

soilless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.

soilless usage trend in Literature

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