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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GILBERT

Named after William Gilbert (1540–1603), English physician and physicist.
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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 GILBERT

gilbert  [ˈɡɪlbət] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GILBERT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Gilbert 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 GILBERT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of gilbert in the English dictionary

The definition of gilbert in the dictionary is a unit of magnetomotive force; the magnetomotive force resulting from the passage of 4π abamperes through one turn of a coil. 1 gilbert is equivalent to 10⁄4π = 0.795 775 ampere-turn Symbols: Gb, Gi.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GILBERT


abbot
ˈæbət
albert
ˈælbət
barbut
ˈbɑːbət
burbot
ˈbɜːbət
Cabot
ˈkæbət
Corbett
ˈkɔːbət
Cuthbert
ˈkʌθbət
Elbert
ˈɛlbət
filbert
ˈfɪlbət
gabbart
ˈɡæbət
halbert
ˈhælbət
halibut
ˈhælɪbət
Herbert
ˈhɜːbət
Hilbert
ˈhɪlbət
lambert
ˈlæmbət
Robert
ˈrɒbət
Schubert
ˈʃuːbət
sherbet
ˈʃɜːbət
talbot
ˈtɔːlbət
turbot
ˈtɜːbət

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GILBERT

gild
gild the lily
gilded cage
gilden
gilder
gildhall
gilding
gildsman
gildsmen
gildswoman
gildswomen
Gilead
Gileadite
Giles
gilet

WORDS THAT END LIKE GILBERT

Alembert
Camembert
Charles Albert
Colbert
Dagobert
d´Alembert
Ebert
Egbert
Ethelbert
Flaubert
flibbert
foot-lambert
herb Robert
herbs Robert
Ibert
Lake Albert
millilambert
Mount Elbert
Prince Albert
Rambert

Synonyms and antonyms of gilbert in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «gilbert» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GILBERT

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

Translator English - Chinese

吉尔伯特
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gilbert
570 millions of speakers

English

gilbert
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गिल्बर्ट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جيلبرت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Гилберт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Gilbert
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গিলবার্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gilbert
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gilbert
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gilbert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ギルバート
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

길버트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gilbert
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Gilbert
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கில்பர்ட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गिल्बर्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gilbert birimi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gilbert
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Gilbert
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Гілберт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

gilbert
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

gilbert
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Gilbert
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Gilbert
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Gilbert
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of gilbert

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GILBERT»

The term «gilbert» is very widely used and occupies the 8.244 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GILBERT» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GILBERT»

Discover the use of gilbert in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to gilbert and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Stumbling on Happiness
From the Hardcover edition.
Daniel Gilbert, 2009
2
The Imperfect Environmentalist: A Practical Guide to ...
Whether you’ve got money to burn or have to crash on a friend’s couch, here are all of the eco-essentials to get the planet back on track, and you won’t have to hug a single tree—unless tree-hugging is your thing.
Sara Gilbert, 2013
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What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Faced with an obesely overweight mother, a mentally retarded brother, an affair with an older married woman, and a budding new love with a young woman his own age, Gilbert Grape stands stressed out at the crossroads of his life. Reprint.
Peter Hedges, 1999
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Winning Ugly: Mental Warfare in Tennis--Lessons from a Master
In the new introduction to this third edition, Gilbert uses his inside access to analyze current stars such as Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal, showing readers how to beat better players without playing better tennis.
Brad Gilbert, Steve Jamison, 2013
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across ...
Elizabeth Gilbert tells how she made the difficult choice to leave behind all the trappings of modern American success (marriage, house in the country, career) and find, instead, what she truly wanted from life.
Elizabeth Gilbert, 2007
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De Magnete
This Dover edition is a complete, unabridged reprinting of the definitive English translation of De Magnete prepared by Dr. P. Fleury Mottelay.
William Gilbert, 2013
7
Pilgrims
When it appeared in 1997, Elizabeth Gilbert’s story collection, Pilgrims, immediately announced her compelling voice, her comic touch, and her amazing ear for dialogue. “The heroes of Pilgrims . . . are everyday seekers” (Harper’s ...
Elizabeth Gilbert, 2007
8
What's Eating Gilbert Grape?
Insight Text Guide for Peter Hedges' What's Eating Gilbert Grape.
G. M. Dewis, 2011
9
Committed: A Love Story
The #1 New York Times bestselling follow-up to Eat, Pray, Love--an intimate and erudite celebration of love. At the end of her memoir Eat, Pray, Love, Elizabeth Gilbert fell in love with Felipe, a Brazilian living in Indonesia.
Elizabeth Gilbert, 2010
10
Gilbert and Gubar's The Madwoman in the Attic after Thirty Years
These essays constitute substantive interventions into established debates and ongoing questions among scholars concerned with defining third-wave feminism, showing that, as a feminist symbol, the raging madwoman still has the power to ...
Annette R. Federico, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GILBERT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term gilbert is used in the context of the following news items.
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Gilbert Looking Forward to Year 2
The Browns had high expectations for Gilbert in 2014 after they traded twice in the top 10 of the 2014 NFL Draft in order to draft him eighth ... «Scout, Jul 15»
2
Apologise: Gilbert Fiamenyo, The insolent bulky striker
Gilbert Fiamenyo is trying to play smart on football loving fans, especially the supporters of Accra Hearts of Oak, whom he insulted as being ... «AllSports.com.gh, Jul 15»
3
Brantley Gilbert Goes Top 5 at Country Radio; Luke Bryan, Frankie …
Brantley Gilbert's "One Hell of an Amen" is now the #5 song at country radio. Luke's "Kick the Dust Up," Frankie's "Young & Crazy" and Brad's ... «HeadlinePlanet.com, Jul 15»
4
Rebuilding A Champion: Marcus Gilbert Not Quite Rivaling Willie …
The Pittsburgh Steelers spent much of the time between their last playoff victory and now replenishing their roster in preparation for their next ... «Steelers Depot, Jul 15»
5
New Jamba Juice opening in Gilbert
Jamba Juice is opening another location in Gilbert on July 24 in the heart of San Tan ... DETAILS>> Jamba Juice, 2811 S. Market St., Gilbert. «East Valley Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Nike EYBL Peach Jam: Alterique Gilbert steals the show in Harry …
Then Giles' teammate, Team CP3 point guard Alterique Gilbert, ripped up the script and took over himself. In an overpowering first half display, ... «USA TODAY High School Sports, Jul 15»
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Gilbert rolls out its drive-safe campaign
Dorne added that Gilbert police have seen collisions involving impaired drivers during the day. Those drivers tested positive for illegal or ... «East Valley Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Ultimate Railbird: For 10 Years, Paul Gilbert Has Seen It All at the …
Paul Gilbert has been coming to the WSOP for 10 years and he's seen it all. Paul Gilbert, the most consistent railbird at the WSOP, spends more ... «PokerNews.com, Jul 15»
9
Candlelight vigil set for missing Gilbert woman
17, 2005 near Lake Pleasant in the West Valley, according to Gilbert police. Aragon is described as having blue eyes and blond hair. She is 4 ... «East Valley Tribune, Jul 15»
10
Darrell Taylor recalls a golden era for Gilbert
GILBERT – There are few things more memorable to Gilbert residents than the feeling of walking into the Gilbert football stadium before the ... «Williamson Daily News, Jul 15»

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