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- [ter-uh s]
- /ˈtɛr əs/
- /ˈter.ɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ter-uh s]
- /ˈtɛr əs/
Definitions of terraced word
- noun terraced a raised level with a vertical or sloping front or sides faced with masonry, turf, or the like, especially one of a series of levels rising one above another. 1
- noun terraced the top of such a construction, used as a platform, garden, road, etc. 1
- noun terraced a nearly level strip of land with a more or less abrupt descent along the margin of the sea, a lake, or a river. 1
- noun terraced the flat roof of a house. 1
- noun terraced an open, often paved area connected to a house or an apartment house and serving as an outdoor living area; deck. 1
- noun terraced an open platform, as projecting from the outside wall of an apartment; a large balcony. 1
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Origin of terraced
First appearance:
before 1505 One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; earlier terrasse < Middle French < Old Provençal terrassa < Vulgar Latin *terrācea, feminine of *terrāceus. See terra, -aceous
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Parts of speech for Terraced
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terraced popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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.
terraced usage trend in Literature
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