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- [glip-tik]
- /ˈglɪp tɪk/
- /ˈɡlɪp.tɪk/
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- [glip-tik]
- /ˈglɪp tɪk/
Definitions of glyptic word
- adjective glyptic of or relating to carving or engraving on gems or the like. 1
- noun glyptic the act or process of producing glyptic ornaments. 1
- noun glyptic Of or concerning carving or engraving. 1
- adjective glyptic of or relating to engraving or carving, esp on precious stones 0
- adjective glyptic having to do with carving or engraving, esp. on gems 0
- adjective glyptic Of or pertaining to engraving, especially on precious stones. 0
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Origin of glyptic
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Greek glyptikós of engraving, of stone carving, equivalent to gly-pt(ós) carved (verbid of glýphein to engrave, hollow out) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Glyptic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
glyptic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% 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.
glyptic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with glyptic
- what is glyptic art?
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