trunkless

trunk

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [truhngk]
- /trʌŋk/
- /ˈtrʌŋkləs /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [truhngk]
- /trʌŋk/

Definitions of trunkless word

noun trunkless the main stem of a tree, as distinct from the branches and roots. 1
noun trunkless a large, sturdy box or chest for holding or transporting clothes, personal effects, or other articles. 1
noun trunkless a large compartment, usually in the rear of an automobile, in which luggage, a spare tire, and other articles may be kept. 1
noun trunkless the body of a person or an animal excluding the head and limbs; torso. 1
noun trunkless Ichthyology. the part of a fish between the head and the anus. 1
noun trunkless Architecture. the shaft of a column. the dado or die of a pedestal. 1

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Origin of trunkless

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English trunke < Latin truncus stem, trunk, stump, noun use of truncus lopped

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Parts of speech for Trunkless

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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trunkless popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

trunkless usage trend in Literature

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