Synonyms for gradus
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A handbook used as an aid in a difficult art or practice, specifically, a dictionary of Greek or Latin prosody used as a guide in writing of poetry in Greek or Latin.
Forms
- Plural
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gradus, a step) signifies advancing by steps, and refers to slow but regular and sure progression.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- dictionary This is the very dictionary I've been looking for.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gradus | steady | |
| dictionary | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- dictionary4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (dictionary4 = 4 syllables).