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- [trahy-kwee-truh s, -kwe-]
- /traɪˈkwi trəs, -ˈkwɛ-/
- /traɪ.ˈkwe.trəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trahy-kwee-truh s, -kwe-]
- /traɪˈkwi trəs, -ˈkwɛ-/
Definitions of triquetrous word
- adjective triquetrous three-sided; triangular. 1
- adjective triquetrous having a triangular cross section. 1
- adjective triquetrous triangular, esp in cross section 0
- adjective triquetrous three-sided; triangular 0
- adjective triquetrous having a triangular cross section 0
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Origin of triquetrous
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin triquetrus triangular, equivalent to tri- tri- + -quetrus cornered
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Parts of speech for Triquetrous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
triquetrous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
triquetrous usage trend in Literature
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