triforium

tri·fo·ri·um

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trahy-fawr-ee-uh m, -fohr-]
- /traɪˈfɔr i əm, -ˈfoʊr-/
- /traɪfˈɔːriəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trahy-fawr-ee-uh m, -fohr-]
- /traɪˈfɔr i əm, -ˈfoʊr-/

Definitions of triforium word

noun plural triforium (in a church) the wall at the side of the nave, choir, or transept, corresponding to the space between the vaulting or ceiling and the roof of an aisle, often having a blind arcade or an opening in a gallery. 1
noun triforium an arcade above the arches of the nave, choir, or transept of a church 0
noun triforium a gallery or arcade in the wall above the arches of the nave, choir, or transept of a church 0

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Origin of triforium

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

1695-1705; < Anglo-Latin, special use of Medieval Latin triforium kind of gallery, literally, something with three openings, equivalent to Latin tri- tri- + for(is) opening, door + -ium -ium

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Parts of speech for Triforium

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triforium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

triforium usage trend in Literature

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