Leaflet: meaning, definitions and examples
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leaflet
[ หliหflษชt ]
printed material
A small sheet of printed paper containing information or advertising, usually distributed free
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She picked up a leaflet about the local tourist attractions.
- The political party handed out leaflets to passersby on the street.
- The leaflet provided instructions on how to assemble the furniture.
botany
A flattened structure of a plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem and is the principal site of photosynthesis and transpiration
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The tree's leaves rustled in the wind.
- Autumn is the season when leaves change color and fall from the trees.
Translations
Translations of the word "leaflet" in other languages:
๐ต๐น folheto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคธเฅเคคเคฟเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Broschรผre
๐ฎ๐ฉ brosur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะบะปะตั
๐ต๐ฑ ulotka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใฌใใ
๐ซ๐ท brochure
๐ช๐ธ folleto
๐น๐ท broลรผr
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋จ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุชูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ letรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ letรกk
๐จ๐ณ ไผ ๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ zloลพenka
๐ฎ๐ธ bรฆklingur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑัะพัััะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ broลura
๐ฒ๐ฝ folleto
Etymology
The word 'leaflet' originated in the late 17th century, derived from the verb 'leaflet' meaning 'to distribute leaflets'. The use of 'leaflet' to describe a small sheet of paper with information or advertising began in the early 19th century. In botany, the term 'leaf' has been used for centuries to describe the green, flat structures of plants. The verb 'leaflet' in aviation emerged in the early 20th century with the development of powered flight.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,285, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 14282 insulting
- 14283 bowing
- 14284 cape
- 14285 leaflet
- 14286 melodies
- 14287 consummate
- 14288 normalization
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