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pontifex

/ˈpɒn.təˌfɛks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.18 in modern English

Syllables
pon-ti-fex
IPA
/ˈpɒn.təˌfɛks/
20
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A pontiff, state minister, or high priest, in Ancient Rome.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin pontifex. Doublet of pontiff.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpɒn.təˌfɛks/

Inflected Forms

pontifices (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce pontifex?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɒn.təˌfɛks/.
What does pontifex mean?
A pontiff, state minister, or high priest, in Ancient Rome.
Where does pontifex come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin pontifex. Doublet of pontiff.

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