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- US Pronunciation
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- [too-myuh-luh s, tyoo-]
- /ˈtu myə ləs, ˈtyu-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [too-myuh-luh s, tyoo-]
- /ˈtu myə ləs, ˈtyu-/
Definitions of tumuli word
- noun plural tumuli Archaeology. an artificial mound, especially over a grave; barrow. 1
- noun plural tumuli Geology. a domelike swelling or mound formed in congealed lava. 1
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Origin of tumuli
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
1680-90; < Latin: mound, swelling, equivalent to tum(ēre) to swell + -ulus -ule
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Parts of speech for Tumuli
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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tumuli popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
tumuli usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for tumuli
noun tumuli
- ditches — Plural form of ditch.
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