masoretic

Mas·o·ret·ic

M m

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-uh-ret-ik]
- /ˌmæs əˈrɛt ɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mas-uh-ret-ik]
- /ˌmæs əˈrɛt ɪk/

Definitions of masoretic word

adjective masoretic of or relating to the Masorah or the Masoretes. 1
adjective masoretic of or relating to the Masora, the Masoretes, or the system of textual criticism and explanation evolved by them 0
adjective masoretic Of or relating to the Masora, or to its authors. 0

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Origin of masoretic

First appearance:

before 1695

One of the 49% oldest English words

First recorded in 1695-1705; Masorete + -ic

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Parts of speech for Masoretic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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masoretic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

masoretic usage trend in Literature

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