Transcription
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- [tuh-reyn]
- /təˈreɪn/
- /təˈreɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tuh-reyn]
- /təˈreɪn/
Definitions of terrain word
- noun terrain a tract of land, especially as considered with reference to its natural features, military advantages, etc. 1
- noun terrain Geology. terrane. 1
- variable noun terrain Terrain is used to refer to an area of land or a type of land when you are considering its physical features. 0
- noun terrain ground or a piece of ground, esp with reference to its physical character or military potential 0
- noun terrain ground or a tract of ground, esp. with regard to its natural or topographical features or fitness for some use 0
- noun terrain terrane (sense 1) 0
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Origin of terrain
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < French ≪ Vulgar Latin *terrānum, noun use of neuter of *terrānus of land. See terra, -an
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Parts of speech for Terrain
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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terrain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
terrain usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for terrain
noun terrain
- alluvia — a deposit of sand, mud, etc., formed by flowing water.
- alluvium — a fine-grained fertile soil consisting of mud, silt, and sand deposited by flowing water on flood plains, in river beds, and in estuaries
- biosphere — The biosphere is the part of the earth's surface and atmosphere where there are living things.
- boonies — The boonies are the same as the boondocks.
- champaign — an expanse of open level or gently undulating country
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