TANDEM | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Tandem

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late 18th century: humorously from Latin, literally ‘at length’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈtandəm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a bicycle with seats and pedals for two riders, one behind the other.

Short Definition:

bicycle with seats and pedals for two riders, one behind other

Word: Tandem

Speech Type: Adverb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈtandəm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

with two or more horses harnessed one behind another

Short Definition:

with two or more horses harnessed one behind another

Examples:
  • I rode tandem to Paris

Word: Tandem

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈtandəm
Dialects: British English
Definition:

having two things arranged one in front of the other

Short Definition:

having two things arranged one in front of other

Examples:
  • a tandem trailer

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