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- [sed-uh-men-tuh-ree]
- /ˌsɛd əˈmɛn tə ri/
- /sˌedɪmˈentəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sed-uh-men-tuh-ree]
- /ˌsɛd əˈmɛn tə ri/
Definitions of sedimental word
- adjective sedimental of, relating to, or of the nature of sediment. 1
- adjective sedimental Geology. formed by the deposition of sediment, as certain rocks. 1
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Origin of sedimental
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30; sediment + -ary
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Sedimental
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sedimental popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% 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.
sedimental usage trend in Literature
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