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- US Pronunciation
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- [stas-uh-mon]
- /ˈstæs əˌmɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [stas-uh-mon]
- /ˈstæs əˌmɒn/
Definitions of stasimon word
- noun plural stasimon (in ancient Greek drama) a choral ode, especially in tragedy, divided into strophe and antistrophe: usually alternating with the epeisodion and, in the final ode, preceding the exodos. 1
- noun stasimon an ode that was sung by the chorus in an ancient Greek tragedy once they were standing in their places in front of the stage 0
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Origin of stasimon
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < Greek stásimon, neuter of stásimos stopping, stationary, equivalent to stási(s) a standing (see stasis) + -mos adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Stasimon
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stasimon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
stasimon usage trend in Literature
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