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incuneare — meaning in English

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English meaning

wedge noun A piece of material, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge, used to split, tighten, or lever things apart.

Senses

incuneare is used for these senses in English:

wedge (transitive) To support or secure using a wedge.
wedge (ambitransitive) To force into a narrow gap.

wedge — full definition

noun A piece of material, thick at one end and tapering to a thin edge, used to split, tighten, or lever things apart.
noun A piece of food or other material cut into this triangular shape.
noun Something that creates a division or growing gap between people or things.
verb To force something tightly into a narrow space.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

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