parament

par·a·ment

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-muh nt]
- /ˈpær ə mənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-muh nt]
- /ˈpær ə mənt/

Definitions of parament word

noun plural parament a decoration for a room, as a tapestry. 1
noun plural parament an ecclesiastical vestment. 1
noun parament an ecclesiastical vestment or decorative hanging 0

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Origin of parament

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin parāmentum an ornament, equivalent to parā(re) to adorn (Latin: to prepare) + -mentum -ment

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Parts of speech for Parament

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Parament

parament popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% 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.

parament usage trend in Literature

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