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octachord

noun/ˈɑktəˌkɔrd/

a musical instrument or structure consisting of eight strings

The musician skillfully played the octachord, filling the room with rich and resonant sounds that captivated the audience.

eight-stringed instrumentstringed instrumentharp
word origin — From the Greek 'okta' meaning 'eight' and 'chordē' meaning 'string'

Word Ultra — Set 233

Set 233 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: octachord, nematode, minimifidian, paraph, impluvium. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. octachord · noun/ˈɑktəˌkɔrd/

    a musical instrument or structure consisting of eight strings

    The musician skillfully played the octachord, filling the room with rich and resonant sounds that captivated the audience.

    Synonyms: eight-stringed instrument, stringed instrument, harp

    Origin: From the Greek 'okta' meaning 'eight' and 'chordē' meaning 'string'

  2. nematode · noun/ˈnɛm.ə.toʊd/

    a member of a phylum of roundworms with unsegmented bodies and a variety of lifestyles

    Agricultural scientists often study the effects of nematode infestations on crop yield and soil health.

    Synonyms: roundworm, wireworm, eelworm

    Origin: The word 'nematode' originates from the Greek 'nema' meaning 'thread' and 'eidos' meaning 'form'.

  3. minimifidian · noun/ˈmɪnɪˌmɪfɪdɪn/

    a person who holds minimal faith or belief in religious or spiritual matters

    As a minimifidian, she often questioned the doctrines of organized religion, preferring to explore spirituality on her own terms.

    Synonyms: skeptic,skeptical,nonbeliever

    Origin: The word 'minimifidian' is derived from Latin via the combination of 'minimus' meaning 'least' or 'smallest' and 'fides' meaning 'faith'.

  4. paraph · noun/ˈpærəˌɡræf/

    a subdivision of a written text that elaborates on a single idea

    In our report, each paraph elaborates on a distinct aspect of the main argument, ensuring clarity and depth of analysis.

    Synonyms: paragraph, section, piece

    Origin: Derived from the Greek 'paragraphos', meaning 'a written line beside' or 'to write beside', from 'para-' meaning 'beside' and 'grapho' meaning 'to write'.

  5. impluvium · noun/ɪmˈpluːviəm/

    a sunken part of a Roman house that collects rainwater from the roof

    The impluvium, with its sunken basin, was designed to catch the rainwater flowing from the roof and direct it into the home's cistern.

    Synonyms: cistern, reservoir, collection basin

    Origin: Latin 'impluvium', from 'im-' (in) + 'pluvia' (rain)