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transliterate

trans·lit·er·ate
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [trans-lit-uh-reyt, tranz-]
    • /trænsˈlɪt əˌreɪt, trænz-/
    • /trænz.ˈlɪ.tə.reɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trans-lit-uh-reyt, tranz-]
    • /trænsˈlɪt əˌreɪt, trænz-/

Definitions of transliterate word

  • verb with object transliterate to change (letters, words, etc.) into corresponding characters of another alphabet or language: to transliterate the Greek Χ as ch. 1
  • transitive verb transliterate represent sounds with a different alphabet 1
  • verb transliterate to transcribe (a word, etc, in one alphabet) into corresponding letters of another alphabet 0
  • verb transitive transliterate to write or spell (words, letters, etc.) in corresponding characters of another alphabet 0
See all 4 definitions of transliterate

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Origin of transliterate

First appearance:

before 1860
One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; trans- + Latin līter(a) letter1 + -ate1

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Parts of speech for Transliterate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Transliterate

transliterate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

transliterate usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for transliterate

verb transliterate

  • do — Informal. a burst of frenzied activity; action; commotion.
  • metaphrase — a literal translation.
All 2 Synonyms of transliterate

Antonyms for transliterate

verb transliterate

  • idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
Just one Antonym for transliterate

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Related words

  • braille

    Braille is a system of printing for blind people. The letters are printed as groups of raised dots that you can feel with your fingers.
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