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candelabrum

noun/kæn.dəˈleɪ.brəm/

a branched candlestick for holding several candles

The dining table was beautifully adorned with a silver candelabrum holding four lit candles, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

candelabracandlesticklampstand
word origin — from Latin 'candelabrum', which is from 'candela' meaning 'candle'

Word Ultra — Set 255

Set 255 of Word Ultra covers 5 words: candelabrum, jocundity, nonage, hilum, homeomorphy. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.

  1. candelabrum · noun/kæn.dəˈleɪ.brəm/

    a branched candlestick for holding several candles

    The dining table was beautifully adorned with a silver candelabrum holding four lit candles, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

    Synonyms: candelabra, candlestick, lampstand

    Origin: from Latin 'candelabrum', which is from 'candela' meaning 'candle'

  2. jocundity · noun/ˈdʒɑk(ə)nˌdɪti/

    a state of cheerful and light-hearted enjoyment

    The jocundity of the children playing in the park filled the air with laughter and joy.

    Synonyms: joviality, cheerfulness, merriment

    Origin: from Latin 'jocunditas', from 'jocundus' meaning 'pleasant, cheerful, or merry'

  3. nonage · noun/ˈnɑː.nɪdʒ/

    the period of being a minor or underage

    During his nonage, he relied heavily on his parents for guidance and decision-making.

    Synonyms: minor, youth, childhood

    Origin: from Middle French 'non-age', from Latin 'non' meaning 'not' and 'aetas' meaning 'age'

  4. hilum · noun/ˈhaɪ.ləm/

    a small anatomical feature or opening through which blood vessels, nerves, or other structures enter or leave an organ

    The hilum of the kidney serves as the entry and exit point for blood vessels and nerves, playing a crucial role in renal function.

    Synonyms: orifice, recess, inlet

    Origin: From Latin 'hilum' meaning 'small thing' or 'trough'.

  5. homeomorphy · noun/hoʊˈmiːəˌmɔrfɪ/

    a relationship between two topological spaces that can be transformed into each other by continuous deformation

    The study of homeomorphy is essential for understanding the fundamental properties of different topological spaces, as it reveals how they can be continuously transformed into one another.

    Synonyms: topological equivalence, homeomorphism, homeomorphic relationship

    Origin: From Greek 'homoios' meaning 'similar' and 'morphē' meaning 'form' or 'shape'