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- [uh-ves-tuh n]
- /əˈvɛs tən/
- /ˌavɪstˈɑːn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-ves-tuh n]
- /əˈvɛs tən/
Definitions of avestan word
- noun avestan the oldest recorded language of the Iranian branch of the Indo-European family; the language of the Avesta 3
- adjective avestan of or relating to the Avesta or its language 3
- noun avestan the Iranian language in which the Avesta was written: it is closely related to Old Persian 3
- adjective avestan of the Avesta or Avestan 3
- noun avestan an ancient East Iranian language of the Indo-European family, the language of all the Avesta but the Gathas. Compare Gathic (def 1). 1
- adjective avestan of or relating to the Avesta or its language. 1
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Origin of avestan
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; Avest(a) + -an
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Parts of speech for Avestan
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
avestan popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
avestan usage trend in Literature
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