Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [val-eyt]
- /ˈvæl eɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [val-eyt]
- /ˈvæl eɪt/
Definitions of vallate word
- adjective vallate bordered by a ridge, raised edge, or the like. 1
- adjective vallate surrounded with a wall or rim 0
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Origin of vallate
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < Late Latin vallātus (past participle of vallāre to surround, border with a wall, rampart), equivalent to vall(um) rampart, wall + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Vallate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vallate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
vallate usage trend in Literature
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