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- [ver-too, vur-too]
- /vərˈtu, ˈvɜr tu/
- /vɜː.ˈtuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ver-too, vur-too]
- /vərˈtu, ˈvɜr tu/
Definitions of virtu word
- noun virtu excellence or merit in objects of art, curios, and the like. 1
- noun virtu (used with a plural verb) such objects or articles collectively. 1
- noun virtu a taste for or knowledge of such objects. 1
- noun virtu a taste or love for curios or works of fine art; connoisseurship 0
- noun virtu such objects collectively 0
- noun virtu the quality of being rare, beautiful, or otherwise appealing to a connoisseur (esp in the phrases articles of virtu; objects of virtu) 0
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Origin of virtu
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; < Italian virtù, vertù virtue
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Parts of speech for Virtu
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virtu popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% 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.
virtu usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for virtu
noun virtu
- bric-a-brac — Bric-a-brac is a number of small ornamental objects of no great value.
- knick-knack — a cheap ornament; trinket
- curios — any unusual article, object of art, etc., valued as a curiosity.
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