calefactory

cal·e·fac·to·ry

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kal-uh-fak-tuh-ree, -fak-tree]
- /ˌkæl əˈfæk tə ri, -ˈfæk tri/
- /ˌkæ.lɪ.ˈfæk.tə.rɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-fak-tuh-ree, -fak-tree]
- /ˌkæl əˈfæk tə ri, -ˈfæk tri/

Definitions of calefactory word

adjective calefactory giving warmth 3
noun calefactory a heated sitting room in a monastery 3
adjective calefactory producing heat 3
noun calefactory a heated common room in a monastery 3
adjective calefactory serving to heat. 1
noun plural calefactory a heated parlor or sitting room in a monastery. 1

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Origin of calefactory

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

1530-40; < Late Latin calefactōrius having a warming or heating power, equivalent to Latin calefac(ere) to make warm (see calefacient) + -tōrius -tory1

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Parts of speech for Calefactory

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calefactory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

calefactory usage trend in Literature

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