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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DALEK

From a children's television series, Dr Who.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DALEK

Dalek  [ˈdɑːlɛk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DALEK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dalek is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DALEK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dalek

The Daleks i/ˈdɑːlɛks/ are a fictional extraterrestrial race of mutants principally portrayed in the British science fiction television programme Doctor Who. The Daleks were conceived by science-fiction writer Terry Nation and first appeared in the 1963 Doctor Who serial The Daleks, in the shells designed by Raymond Cusick. Within the programme narrative, Daleks are an extraterrestrial race of cyborgs created by the scientist Davros during the final years of a thousand-year war against the Thals. He genetically modified his race, and integrated them with a tank-like, robotic, mechanical shell. His final modification was to remove their ability to feel pity, compassion, or remorse. The Daleks soon came to view themselves as the supreme race in the universe and began a conquest of universal domination and extermination. Various storylines portray them as having had every emotion removed except hate, leaving them with a desire to purge the Universe of all non-Dalek life. Collectively they are the greatest enemies of the series' protagonist, the Time Lord known as the Doctor.

Definition of Dalek in the English dictionary

The definition of Dalek in the dictionary is any of a set of fictional robot-like creations that are aggressive, mobile, and produce rasping staccato speech.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DALEK


befleck
bɪˈflɛk
CENELEC
ˈsɛnəˌlɛk
cleck
klɛk
cromlech
ˈkrɒmlɛk
fartlek
ˈfɑːtlɛk
fleck
flɛk
LEC
lɛk
lek
lɛk
lg.
lɛk
Molech
ˈməʊlɛk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DALEK

Daladier
Dalai Lama
dalapon
dalasi
dale
daled
daledh
Dales
dalesman
dalesmen
daleth
Dalglish
dalgyte
Dalhousie
Dali
Dalian
Dalit
Dallapiccola
Dallas

WORDS THAT END LIKE DALEK

cheek
creek
geek
Greek
Hayek
Holy Week
keek
leek
meek
midweek
nek
Osijek
peek
Radek
seek
sleek
trek
turn the other cheek
Uzbek
week

Synonyms and antonyms of Dalek in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Dalek» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DALEK

Find out the translation of Dalek to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Dalek from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Dalek» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

戴立克
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Dalek
570 millions of speakers

English

Dalek
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Dalek
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

دلك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Далек
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Dalek
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Dalek
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Dalek
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dalek
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dalek
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ダーレク
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다렉
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dalek
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Dalek
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Dalek
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डेलिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Dalek
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Dalek
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Dalek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

далекий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Dalek
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Dalek
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Dalek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Dalek
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Dalek
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Dalek

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DALEK»

The term «Dalek» is quite widely used and occupies the 44.788 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DALEK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Dalek

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DALEK»

Discover the use of Dalek in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Dalek and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Dalek: nickel plated angels
Dalek, aka James Marshall, is one of the most exciting artists to emerge from the burgeoning Brooklyn art scene in a long while.
Roger Gastman, James Marshall, 2003
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The Only Good Dalek
It's also a prison. And the only thing that might stop a Dalek is another Dalek... An epic, full-colour graphic novel featuring the Doctor and Amy, as played by Matt Smith and Karen Gillan in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television
‎2010
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Doctor Who: The Dalek Factor
The Dalek Factor is the last of the licensed Telos "Doctor Who" novellas to be published. Copies of all available editions will continue to be available from Telos Publishing until the end of June 2004.
Simon Clark, 2004
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The Dalek Generation
For on another Foundation planet, archaeologists have unearthed the most dangerous technology in the universe... A thrilling, all-new adventure featuring the Doctor as played by Matt Smith in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television
Nicholas Briggs, 2013
5
I Am a Dalek
When the TARDIS lands the Doctor and Rose on a village on the south coast of England, they must face an alien enemy and a not-quite-alien accomplice who are intent on destroying humanity.
Gareth Roberts, 2006
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The Dalek Handbook
Presents a history of the enemies of Doctor Who, explores the Dalek's origins, and reveals the development of the iconic look and sound.
Steve Tribe, James Goss, 2011
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Doctor Who
An exciting new series of writing on television. The much loved Doctor Who is definitive British TV and this book examines the oustanding stories and major themes of this long running TV classic.
Kim Newman, 2005
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Doctor Who: The Dalek Generation
A thrilling, all-new adventure featuring the Doctor as played by Matt Smith in the spectacular hit series from BBC Television 'The Sunlight Worlds offer you a life of comfort and plenty.
Nicholas Briggs, 2013
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Dalek I Loved You
He's since been told by his mum and dad that they didn't have a sofa only armchairs. So this book should really be called Behind the Armchair, but that didn't sound right.And so began a life long obsession.
Nick Griffiths, 2007
10
Doctor Who and The Dalek Invasion of Earth:
Obedient to the Dalek voice, the line of prisoners began shuffling up the ramp. The Doctor looked up at the Dalek ship as they moved inside. 'A work of genius, Chesterton.' Ian was less enthusiastic. 'It's impressive enough. And it looks escape ...
Terrance Dicks, 1977

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DALEK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Dalek is used in the context of the following news items.
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High altitude pods and a stint in the deep freeze: my quest for …
“You've reached the second tier,” the Dalek informs me. “Only four more to go before we reach 24,000 feet.” When Nietzsche said: “One has to ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
The British are coming
Chris “Moose” Mendolia, a 1992 graduate of Bellevue West High School, poses with a Dalek he built in his garage as part of the second annual ... «Omaha World-Herald, Jul 15»
3
Doctor Who Funko Pop! TARDIS is Smaller on the Outside
In addition to the Docs, you can choose from a Dalek, Adipose, Cyberman, or Weeping Angel. Of course, you can also get a TARDIS, which is ... «Technabob, Jul 15»
4
Out of this world Sci-Fi launch attracts record number of visitors to …
As the 700 guests arrived, they were greeted by a talking Dalek, Chewbacca, Jedi Knights, an Alien, Predator, Storm Troopers and even Sith ... «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
5
Julian Assange on Google, surveillance and predatory capitalism
It's not an alien Dalek coming to get us. Google operates differently. It snuggles up close to its subjects. It wants to be our intimate acquaintance. «The Conversation AU, Jul 15»
6
Doctor Who Meets The Office in Hilarious New Web Series, Dalek
The series following the (mis)adventures of a Dalek named Gary who has been stranded in California and must attempt to assimilate into ... «Doctor Who Watch, Jul 15»
7
Doctor Who: 10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About the Daleks
If that's the case then here's some little know Dalek trivia to tide you over until next ... What power source a Dalek casing uses now is unknown. «Houston Press, Jun 15»
8
You Had Me at Dalek
2005's Dalek made Whovians of many mere mortals, me included. It was a simple scene but an explosive start for what would become a deeply ... «Doctor Who UK Webzine, Jun 15»
9
Dwarf Acted Like Dalek In Bizarre Incident -- Gets Tazed
A man who pretended to be a Dalek from the popular show Doctor Who was tazed by police in an incident that reportedly spun out of control. «The Inquisitr, Jun 15»
10
Life-size Dalek maker to showcase work at Hurst Show
A science fiction expert who makes life-size Daleks will be showcasing his work at the Hurst Show and County Fayre on Saturday and Sunday. «getreading, Jun 15»

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