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trecento

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /trɛˈtʃɛntoʊ/

KK: /trɛˈtʃɛntoʊ/

noun
Definition

The period in the 14th century, particularly noted for its developments in Italian art and literature.


Example

The trecento was a time of great artistic innovation in Italy.


Conversation
Sloth A
I've been reading about the trecento lately, and it's fascinating.
Sloth B
Oh really? What did you find interesting about it?
Sloth A
The way it influenced art and literature in Italy is just incredible.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It was such a pivotal time for creativity.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
century
era
period
Antonyms
present
future
now
Root Explanation

**Trecento** → It originates from the Italian word 'trecento', which is formed from 'tre' (meaning three) and 'cento' (meaning hundred). The term refers to the 14th century in Italian art and culture, specifically the 1300s.

Memory Tip

Think of 'three' ('tre') and 'hundred' ('cento') to remember that 'trecento' refers to the 1300s, the time of significant cultural development in Italy.

Visually Confused Words
recent
precentor
trenton
treetop
precent
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