time capsule

time cap·sule

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahym kap-suh l, -sool, -syool]
- /taɪm ˈkæp səl, -sul, -syul/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahym kap-suh l, -sool, -syool]
- /taɪm ˈkæp səl, -sul, -syul/

Definitions of time capsule words

noun time capsule a receptacle containing documents or objects typical of the current period, placed in the earth or in a cornerstone for discovery in the future. 1
noun time capsule buried container of historical items 1
noun time capsule a container holding articles, documents, etc, representative of the current age, buried in the earth or in the foundations of a new building for discovery in the future 0
noun time capsule a container in which articles, documents, etc. representative of current civilization are encased, to be buried or otherwise preserved for a future age 0

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Origin of time capsule

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Time capsule

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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time capsule popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.

time capsule usage trend in Literature

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