realm β a kingdom; an area of activity, interest, or knowledge
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a kingdom; an area of activity, interest, or knowledge
Pronunciation (IPA): /relm/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks cleaning is in the realm of impossibility for teenagers.
- The realm of artificial intelligence is expanding rapidly.
- In the realm of cooking, my skills are limited to instant noodles.
realm
NOUN[/relm/]
a kingdom; an area of activity, interest, or knowledge
King showing his kingdom and knowledge realm
At the helm, he views his realm beneath the ancient elm!
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Origin
From Old French 'reaume' (kingdom), derived from Latin 'regalis' meaning 'of a king' (from 'rex', meaning king). The word entered Middle English through Norman French influence after 1066.
Breakdown
Latin 'rex' (king) + '-alis' (adjective suffix meaning 'of or pertaining to') β Old French 'reaume' β Middle English 'realm' = kingdom or domain
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βMy mom thinks cleaning is in the realm of impossibility for teenagers.β
βThe realm of artificial intelligence is expanding rapidly.β
βIn the realm of cooking, my skills are limited to instant noodles.β
βThe ancient realm was known for its advanced civilization.β
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