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- [stip-uh l]
- /ˈstɪp əl/
- /ˈstɪp.l̩.ɪŋ/
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- [stip-uh l]
- /ˈstɪp əl/
Definitions of stippling word
- verb with object stippling to paint, engrave, or draw by means of dots or small touches. 1
- noun stippling the method of painting, engraving, etc., by stippling. 1
- noun stippling stippled work; a painting, engraving, or the like, executed by means of dots or small spots. 1
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Origin of stippling
First appearance:
before 1660 One of the 46% oldest English words
1660-70; < Dutch stippelen, frequentative of stippen to dot, derivative of stip dot
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Parts of speech for Stippling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
stippling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.
stippling usage trend in Literature
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