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- [tim-puh-nuh m]
- /ˈtɪm pə nəm/
- /ˈtɪm.pə.nəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tim-puh-nuh m]
- /ˈtɪm pə nəm/
Definitions of tympanum word
- noun plural tympanum Anatomy, Zoology. middle ear. tympanic membrane. 1
- noun plural tympanum Architecture. the recessed, usually triangular space enclosed between the horizontal and sloping cornices of a pediment, often decorated with sculpture. a similar space between an arch and the horizontal head of a door or window below. 1
- noun plural tympanum Electricity. the diaphragm of a telephone. 1
- noun plural tympanum a drum or similar instrument. 1
- noun plural tympanum the stretched membrane forming a drumhead. 1
- noun tympanum ear drum 1
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Origin of tympanum
First appearance:
before 1610 One of the 40% oldest English words
1610-20; < Latin < Greek týmpanon drum, akin to týptein to beat, strike
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Parts of speech for Tympanum
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tympanum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
tympanum usage trend in Literature
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noun tympanum
- eardrum — a membrane in the ear canal between the external ear and the middle ear; tympanic membrane.
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