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solidus

sol·i·dus
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sol-i-duh s]
    • /ˈsɒl ɪ dəs/
    • /sˈɒlɪdəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sol-i-duh s]
    • /ˈsɒl ɪ dəs/

Definitions of solidus word

  • noun plural solidus a gold coin of ancient Rome, introduced by Constantine and continued in the Byzantine Empire; bezant. 1
  • noun plural solidus (in medieval Europe) a money of account equal to 12 denarii. Compare sol2 . 1
  • noun plural solidus virgule. 1
  • noun solidus (on a graph of temperature versus composition) the curve connecting the temperatures at which a solid solution is in equilibrium with its vapor and with the liquid solution, and therefore connecting melting temperatures of solid solutions. 1
  • noun solidus Roman coin 1
  • noun solidus a gold coin of the Byzantine empire 0

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Origin of solidus

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin solidus (nummus) a solid (coin), a gold (coin)

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Parts of speech for Solidus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

solidus popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

solidus usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with solidus

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