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helically

hel·i·cal
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hel-i-kuh l, hee-li-]
    • /ˈhɛl ɪ kəl, ˈhi lɪ-/
    • /ˈhɛlɪkəli /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hel-i-kuh l, hee-li-]
    • /ˈhɛl ɪ kəl, ˈhi lɪ-/

Definitions of helically word

  • adjective helically pertaining to or having the form of a helix; spiral. 1
  • noun helically In a helical manner, spirally. 1

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Origin of helically

First appearance:

before 1605
One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; helic- + -al1

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Parts of speech for Helically

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

helically popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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.

helically usage trend in Literature

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