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skete

ske·te
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skee-tee; English skeet]
    • /ˈski ti; English skit/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skee-tee; English skeet]
    • /ˈski ti; English skit/

Definition of skete word

  • noun skete a settlement of monks or ascetics. 1

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Origin of skete

First appearance:

before 1865
One of the 28% newest English words
1865-70; < Greek skētḗ, feminine noun derivative of Skētís a desert in Lower Egypt known for its hermits

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Parts of speech for Skete

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

skete popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

skete usage trend in Literature

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