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semiopaque

sem·i·o·paque
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sem-ee-oh-peyk, sem-ahy-]
    • /ˌsɛm i oʊˈpeɪk, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sem-ee-oh-peyk, sem-ahy-]
    • /ˌsɛm i oʊˈpeɪk, ˌsɛm aɪ-/

Definitions of semiopaque word

  • adjective semiopaque partly or nearly opaque. 1
  • adjective semiopaque partially opaque; between opaque and transparent 0

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Origin of semiopaque

First appearance:

before 1685
One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1685-95; semi- + opaque

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Parts of speech for Semiopaque

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

semiopaque popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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.

semiopaque usage trend in Literature

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