tectiform

tec·ti·form

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tek-tuh-fawrm]
- /ˈtɛk təˌfɔrm/
- /tˈektɪfˌɔːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tek-tuh-fawrm]
- /ˈtɛk təˌfɔrm/

Definitions of tectiform word

adjective tectiform having the shape of a roof. 1
noun tectiform Archaeology. a design found in Paleolithic cave art and believed to represent a structure or dwelling. 1
adjective tectiform in the form of a roof, roof-shaped 0

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Origin of tectiform

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < Latin tēct(um) roof (see tectum) + -i- + -form

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Parts of speech for Tectiform

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tectiform 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 58% 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.

tectiform usage trend in Literature

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