Synonyms for abutment
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The point of junction between two things, in particular a support, that abuts.
Forms
- Plural
- abutments → buttresses…
Example sentences
- buttress He used evidence to buttress his claims.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| abutment | falling | |
| buttress | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- buttress2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (buttress2 = 2 syllables).