deesis

de·e·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-ee-sis]
- /diˈi sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-ee-sis]
- /diˈi sɪs/

Definitions of deesis word

noun plural deesis a representation in Byzantine art of Christ enthroned and flanked by the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist, often found on an iconostasis. 1
noun deesis (rhetoric) A calling to witness. 0
noun deesis (rhetoric) The vehement expression of desire put in terms of "for someone's sake" or "for God's sake.". 0

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Parts of speech for Deesis

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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deesis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

deesis usage trend in Literature

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