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- [vahy-uh-duhkt]
- /ˈvaɪ əˌdʌkt/
- /ˈvaɪə.dʌkt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vahy-uh-duhkt]
- /ˈvaɪ əˌdʌkt/
Definitions of viaduct word
- noun viaduct a bridge for carrying a road, railroad, etc., over a valley or the like, consisting of a number of short spans. 1
- noun viaduct bridge with arches 1
- countable noun viaduct A viaduct is a long, high bridge that carries a road or a railway across a valley. 0
- noun viaduct a bridge, esp for carrying a road or railway across a valley, etc, consisting of a set of arches supported by a row of piers or towers 0
- noun viaduct a long bridge consisting of a series of short spans supported on piers or towers, usually to carry a road or railroad over a valley, gorge, etc. 0
- noun viaduct A bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley or other obstacles. 0
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Origin of viaduct
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Latin via way + (aque)duct
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Parts of speech for Viaduct
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preposition
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viaduct popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
viaduct usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for viaduct
noun viaduct
- byway — A byway is a small road which is not used by many cars or people.
- cobblestone — Cobblestones are stones with a rounded upper surface which used to be used for making streets.
- footbridge — a bridge intended for pedestrians only.
- gangplank — a flat plank or small, movable, bridgelike structure for use by persons boarding or leaving a ship at a pier.
- walkway — any passage for walking, especially one connecting the various areas of a ship, factory, park, etc.
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