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Adele

uh-DEHL

Adele (name) means a female given name from the Germanic languages.

name

A female given name from the Germanic languages.

A Kwa language spoken in Ghana and neighboring Togo.

noun

An infinite sequence consisting of a real number and a p-adic number for every prime number p, such that all but finitely many of them are p-adic integers. More generally, a member of a self-dual topological ring built on any algebraic number field, and involving in a symmetric way all the completions of the field.

Word forms

Adeles plural, adeles plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French Adèle, equivalent of Adela, from a Germanic root meaning “noble”. Compare athel, German edel, Old English æþele.

Origin: French

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Adele” mean?

The word “Adele” means a female given name from the Germanic languages.

How do you pronounce “Adele”?

“Adele” is pronounced uh-DEHL (/əˈdɛl/ in IPA).

What part of speech is “Adele”?

Depending on how it is used, “Adele” can be a name and a noun.

Where does the word “Adele” come from?

The word “Adele” comes from French. Borrowed from French Adèle, equivalent of Adela, from a Germanic root meaning “noble”. Compare athel, German edel, Old English æþele.

Is “Adele” a common word?

“Adele” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Adele” have?

“Adele” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a female given name from the Germanic languages.

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