Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spahr-tn]
- /ˈspɑr tn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spahr-tn]
- /ˈspɑr tn/
Definitions of spartanic word
- adjective spartanic (usually lowercase) suggestive of the ancient Spartans; sternly disciplined and rigorously simple, frugal, or austere. 2
- adjective spartanic Also, Spartanic [spahr-tan-ik] /spɑrˈtæn ɪk/ (Show IPA). of or relating to Sparta or its people. 1
- adjective spartanic (usually lowercase) brave; undaunted. 1
- noun spartanic a native or inhabitant of Sparta. 1
- noun spartanic a person of Spartan characteristics. 1
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Origin of spartanic
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin Spartānus, equivalent to Spart(a) Sparta (< Doric Greek Spártā) + -ānus -an
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Parts of speech for Spartanic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
spartanic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
spartanic usage trend in Literature
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