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- [sin-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
- /ˌsɪn əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sin-uh s-thee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh]
- /ˌsɪn əsˈθi ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə/
Definition of synesthete word
- noun synesthete a sensation produced in one modality when a stimulus is applied to another modality, as when the hearing of a certain sound induces the visualization of a certain color. 1
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Origin of synesthete
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1890-95; See origin at syn-, esthesia
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Parts of speech for Synesthete
noun
adjective
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synesthete popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
synesthete usage trend in Literature
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