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- [sahy-uh-nahyt]
- /ˈsaɪ əˌnaɪt/
- /ˈsaɪɪ.naɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sahy-uh-nahyt]
- /ˈsaɪ əˌnaɪt/
Definitions of syenite word
- noun syenite a granular igneous rock consisting chiefly of orthoclase and oligoclase with hornblende, biotite, or augite. 1
- noun syenite a light-coloured coarse-grained plutonic igneous rock consisting of feldspars with hornblende or biotite 0
- noun syenite a grayish, intrusive igneous rock usually containing feldspar, hornblende, and some quartz 0
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Origin of syenite
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < Latin syēnītēs (lapis) (stone) of Syene < Greek syēnī́tēs (líthos); see -ite1
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Parts of speech for Syenite
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
syenite popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
syenite usage trend in Literature
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