Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [stee-puh l]
- /ˈsti pəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [stee-puh l]
- /ˈsti pəl/
Definitions of steepling word
- noun steepling an ornamental construction, usually ending in a spire, erected on a roof or tower of a church, public building, etc. 1
- noun steepling a tower terminating in such a construction. 1
- noun steepling (loosely) a spire. 1
- verb with object steepling to provide with or form into a steeple or steeplelike configuration. 1
- adjective steepling going up in a steep trajectory 0
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Origin of steepling
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English stepel steeple, tower, Old English stēpel tower. See steep1, -le
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Parts of speech for Steepling
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determiner
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steepling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% 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.
steepling usage trend in Literature
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