veridian

ve·rid·i·an

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vuh-rid-ee-uh n]
- /vəˈrɪd i ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vuh-rid-ee-uh n]
- /vəˈrɪd i ən/

Definition of veridian word

noun veridian a long-lasting, bluish-green pigment, consisting of a hydrated oxide of chromium. 1

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Origin of veridian

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < Latin viridi(s) green + -an

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Parts of speech for Veridian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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veridian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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