inkstone

ink·stone

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ingk-stohn]
- /ˈɪŋkˌstoʊn/
- /ˈɪŋkstəʊn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ingk-stohn]
- /ˈɪŋkˌstoʊn/

Definitions of inkstone word

noun inkstone a slab of stone used in Chinese calligraphy and painting to grind dry ink and mix it with water. 1
noun inkstone a stone mortar traditionally used in Asia, in which solidified ink may be ground and mixed with water to produce liquid ink 0

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inkstone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

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