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aether

/ˈi.θɚ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.74 in modern English

Syllables
aether
IPA
/ˈi.θɚ/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of ether.

Countable; Uncountable

name

One of the Greek primordial deities who was the personification of light, brother-husband of Hemera and grandson of Chaos.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek αἰθήρ (aithḗr, “upper air”). Doublet of Ether.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈi.θɚ/
  • British English: /ˈiː.θə(ɹ)/

Usage

Inflected Forms

aethers (plural)

Derived Forms

aethered aetherometry aetherpunk

Phrases

aether wave luminiferous aether

Synonyms

ether

Homonyms

ether

Questions

How do you pronounce aether?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈi.θɚ/.
What does aether mean?
Alternative spelling of ether.
Where does aether come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

How to pronounce aether

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