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sphragistics

sphra·gis·tics
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sfruh-jis-tiks]
    • /sfrəˈdʒɪs tɪks/
    • /ˈesfradʒˈɪstɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sfruh-jis-tiks]
    • /sfrəˈdʒɪs tɪks/

Definitions of sphragistics word

  • noun sphragistics the scientific study of seals or signet rings. 1
  • noun sphragistics the study of seals and signet rings 0
  • noun sphragistics the study of engraved seals and signets 0
See all 3 definitions of sphragistics

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Origin of sphragistics

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; See origin at sphragistic, -ics

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Parts of speech for Sphragistics

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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sphragistics popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 61% 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.

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