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- US Pronunciation
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- [zhuh-tey]
- /ʒəˈteɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zhuh-tey]
- /ʒəˈteɪ/
Definitions of jete word
- noun plural jete a jump forward, backward, or to the side, from one foot to the other. 1
- noun jete (ballet) A leap from one foot to the other in which one leg appears to be 1
- noun jete a step in which the dancer springs from one leg and lands on the other 0
- noun jete a leap from one foot to the other, made with a kicking movement of the leg 0
- noun jete (ballet) A leap from one foot to the other in which one leg appears to be "thrown" in the direction of the movement. 0
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Origin of jete
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < French: literally, thrown, past participle of jeter to throw; see jet1
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Parts of speech for Jete
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jete popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
jete usage trend in Literature
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