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Meaning and definition for "onomatopoeia" word

[noun] using words that imitate the sound they denote
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\On`o*mat`o*p[oe]"ia\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?; ?, ?, a name + ? to make.] (Philol.) The formation of words in imitation of sounds; a figure of speech in which the sound of a word is imitative of the sound of the thing which the word represents; as, the buzz of bees; the hiss of a goose; the crackle of fire. Note: It has been maintained by some philologist that all primary words, especially names, were formed by imitation of natural sounds.

See also: rhetorical device |

Related terms: bowwow theory, copying, counterfeiting, echoic word, emulation, fakery, following, forgery, hit-off, imitation, impersonation, imposture, impression, mimesis, mirroring, onomatope, onomatopoeic word, parody, plagiarism, plagiary, repetition, simulation, takeoff

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Let's analyse "onomatopoeia" as pure text. This string has Twelve letters in Seven syllables and Eight vowels. 66.7% of vowels is 28.1% more then average English word. Written in backwards: AIEOPOTAMONO. Average typing speed for these characters is 3180 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: onomatopoeia: 6 + 6 + 1 + 6 + 6 + 5 + 9 + 1 = 40, reduced: 4 . and the final result is Four.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: onomatopoeia: 6 + 5 + 6 + 4 + 1 + 2 + 6 + 7 + 6 + 5 + 9 + 1 = 58, reduced: 4, and the final result is Four.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (2) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1) 9 Hermit Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1) 13 Death Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (4) 15 Devil Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1) 16 Tower Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
T (1) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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