teresian

Te·re·sian

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tuh-ree-zhuh n]
- /təˈri ʒən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tuh-ree-zhuh n]
- /təˈri ʒən/

Definitions of teresian word

noun teresian a member of the reformed order of barefooted Carmelites, founded in Spain in 1562. 1
adjective teresian of or relating to St. Theresa or the Teresians. 1

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Origin of teresian

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

1620-30; Saint Teres(a) + -ian

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Parts of speech for Teresian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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teresian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.