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feminine

ˈkjave

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Translation

key

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Word origin

From Latin clavis ('key'), a distant relative of English clavicle and clef.

Origin
Latin
Root
clavis
English cognates
clavicle, clef

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralchiavi

Examples

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I've lost my house key.

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Give me the car keys.

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This is the key to the problem.

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This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 7: Words 551-560.