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- [uhn-shee-uh]
- /ˈʌn ʃi ə/
- /ʌnsˈiə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-shee-uh]
- /ˈʌn ʃi ə/
Definitions of uncia word
- noun plural uncia a bronze coin of ancient Rome, the 12th part of an as. 1
- noun plural uncia (in prescriptions) an ounce of weight or volume. 1
- noun uncia (in Roman currency) a copper coin worth a twelfth part of an as 0
- noun uncia a twelfth part; 1⁄12 0
- noun uncia (in algebra) any numerical coefficient in a binomial expansion 0
- noun uncia (classical studies) A twelfth part, an ounce, or an inch. 0
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Origin of uncia
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Latin: a twelfth part, akin to ūnus one; cf. inch1
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Parts of speech for Uncia
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uncia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% 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.
uncia usage trend in Literature
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noun uncia
- ounce — snow leopard.