aqueduct

English

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Etymology

Adapted from the Latin aquaeductus (“conveyance of water”), from aqua (“water”) + dūcō (“I lead”, “I bring”); compare the French aqueduc.

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈæk.wɪˌdʌkt/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæk.wəˌdʌkt/
  • (US, see note) IPA(key): /ˈɑk.wəˌdʌkt/
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Usage note

The newer IPA(key): /ˈɑk-/ pronunciation is not always recognized by major recognised authorities and has been objected to by some commentators.[1]

Noun

aqueduct (plural aqueducts)

  1. An artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another.
  2. A structure carrying water over a river or depression, especially in regards to ancient aqueducts.

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