Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chaw-kee]
- /ˈtʃɔ ki/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [chaw-kee]
- /ˈtʃɔ ki/
Definitions of chalkiness word
- adjective chalkiness of or like chalk. 1
- adjective chalkiness of a chalklike consistency: chalky soil. 1
- adjective chalkiness without resonance, color, warmth, etc.: several high tones that were quite chalky. 1
- adjective chalkiness Photography. lacking in detail, due to extreme contrast: a chalky print. 1
- noun chalkiness The state of being chalky. 1
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Origin of chalkiness
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at chalk, -y1
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Parts of speech for Chalkiness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chalkiness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
chalkiness usage trend in Literature
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