tangram

tan·gram

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tang-gruh m]
- /ˈtæŋ grəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tang-gruh m]
- /ˈtæŋ grəm/

Definitions of tangram word

noun tangram a Chinese puzzle consisting of a square cut into five triangles, a square, and a rhomboid, which can be combined so as to form a great variety of other figures. 1
noun tangram a Chinese puzzle in which a square, cut into a parallelogram, a square, and five triangles, is formed into figures 0
noun tangram a Chinese puzzle made by cutting a square into five triangles, a square, and a rhomboid, and using these pieces to form various figures and designs 0

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Origin of tangram

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; tang-, perhaps < Chinese Táng T'ang, i.e., Chinese + -gram1

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Parts of speech for Tangram

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tangram popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for tangram

noun tangram

jigsaw — Also, jig saw. an electric machine saw with a narrow blade mounted vertically in a frame, for cutting curves or other difficult lines or patterns.

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