What does terne mean?
Terne means Colourless, drab, dull..
Terne
/tɜːn/ · adjective
Meaning
Colourless, drab, dull..
Definitions by Sense
- Colourless, drab, dull.
- (also attributively) An alloy coating made of lead and tin (or, more recently, zinc and tin), often with some antimony, used to cover iron or steel.
- Synonym of terneplate (“thin iron or steel sheeting coated with this alloy”).
- Obsolete spelling of tern (“any of various seabirds of the subfamily Sternidae (of the family Laridae) that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail”).
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Synonyms for terne
Antonyms for terne
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Word Forms
- more terne
- most terne
- ternes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for terne?
Common synonyms include terneplate.
What is the opposite of terne?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use terne in a sentence?
Use terne where its definition matches the intended context.
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