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- [trans-al-pahyn, -pin, tranz-]
- /trænsˈæl paɪn, -pɪn, trænz-/
- /ˈtrænzˈælpaɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trans-al-pahyn, -pin, tranz-]
- /trænsˈæl paɪn, -pɪn, trænz-/
Definitions of transalpine word
- adjective transalpine situated beyond the Alps, especially toward the north as viewed from Italy. 1
- adjective transalpine passing or extending across or through the Alps: a transalpine railway. 1
- adjective transalpine of, relating to, or characteristic of peoples or lands beyond the Alps. 1
- noun transalpine a native or inhabitant of a country beyond the Alps. 1
- adjective transalpine situated in or relating to places beyond the Alps, esp from Italy 0
- adjective transalpine passing over the Alps 0
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Origin of transalpine
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Latin trānsalpīnus across the Alps, equivalent to trāns- trans- + Alp(ēs) the Alps + -īnus -ine1
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Parts of speech for Transalpine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
transalpine popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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.
transalpine usage trend in Literature
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