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- [kwing-kwuh-fid, kwin-]
- /ˈkwɪŋ kwə fɪd, ˈkwɪn-/
- /kwˈɪnkwɪfˌɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kwing-kwuh-fid, kwin-]
- /ˈkwɪŋ kwə fɪd, ˈkwɪn-/
Definition of quinquefid word
- adjective quinquefid cleft into five parts or lobes. 1
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Origin of quinquefid
First appearance:
before 1695 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1695-1705; quinque- + -fid
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Parts of speech for Quinquefid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
quinquefid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
quinquefid usage trend in Literature
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