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- [tran-sept]
- /ˈtræn sɛpt/
- /ˈtræn.sept/
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- [tran-sept]
- /ˈtræn sɛpt/
Definitions of transept word
- noun transept any major transverse part of the body of a church, usually crossing the nave, at right angles, at the entrance to the choir. 1
- noun transept an arm of this, on either side of the central aisle of a church. 1
- countable noun transept In a cathedral or church, the transept is the part which projects to the north or south of the main part of the building. 0
- noun transept either of the two wings of a cruciform church at right angles to the nave 0
- noun transept the part of a cross-shaped church at right angles to the long, main section, or nave 0
- noun transept either arm of this part, outside the nave 0
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Origin of transept
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
From the Anglo-Latin word trānseptum, dating back to 1530-40. See trans-, septum
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Parts of speech for Transept
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
transept popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
transept usage trend in Literature
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