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Shostakovich

Shostakovich (name) means an English transliteration of the Russian surname Shostakóvich, most famously borne by the composer Dmitri Shostakovich. Example: “The orchestra performed Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony.”

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An English transliteration of the Russian surname Shostakóvich, most famously borne by the composer Dmitri Shostakovich.

"The orchestra performed Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony."

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In plain EnglishThe name of the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, or his surname generally.

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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”.

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Etymology

A transliteration of the Russian surname Шостако́вич, ultimately from a Slavic root meaning "sixth".

Origin: Russian

Rhymes for Shostakovich

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Shostakovich” mean?

The word “Shostakovich” means an English transliteration of the Russian surname Shostakóvich, most famously borne by the composer Dmitri Shostakovich. In plain terms, the name of the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich, or his surname generally.

How do you use “Shostakovich” in a sentence?

Here is “Shostakovich” used in a sentence: “The orchestra performed Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony.”

What part of speech is “Shostakovich”?

“Shostakovich” is a name.

Where does the word “Shostakovich” come from?

The word “Shostakovich” comes from Russian. A transliteration of the Russian surname Шостако́вич, ultimately from a Slavic root meaning "sixth".

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