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- [treb-uh l]
- /ˈtrɛb əl/
- /ˈtreb.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [treb-uh l]
- /ˈtrɛb əl/
Definitions of trebling word
- adjective trebling threefold; triple. 1
- adjective trebling Music. of or relating to the highest part in harmonized music; soprano. of the highest pitch or range, as a voice part, voice, singer, or instrument. high in pitch; shrill. 1
- noun trebling Music. the treble or soprano part. a treble voice, singer, or instrument. 1
- noun trebling a high or shrill voice or sound. 1
- noun trebling the highest-pitched peal of a bell. 1
- noun trebling the act or an instance of making or becoming three times as much 0
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Origin of trebling
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; (adj. and noun) Middle English < Middle French < Latin triplus triple; (v.) Middle English treblen, derivative of the adj.
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Parts of speech for Trebling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
trebling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
trebling usage trend in Literature
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