torsade

tor·sade

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tawr-sahd, -seyd]
- /tɔrˈsɑd, -ˈseɪd/
- /tˈɔːseɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tawr-sahd, -seyd]
- /tɔrˈsɑd, -ˈseɪd/

Definitions of torsade word

noun torsade a twisted cord. 1
noun torsade any ornamental twist, as of velvet. 1
noun torsade an ornamental twist or twisted cord, as on hats 0
noun torsade a twisted cord used in drapery, etc. 0
noun torsade a molded or worked ornament resembling this 0

See all 5 definitions of torsade

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Origin of torsade

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < French: twisted fringe, equivalent to tors twisted (see torse) + -ade -ade1

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Parts of speech for Torsade

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Torsade

torsade popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

torsade usage trend in Literature

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