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Meaning of "Nyx" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NYX

Nyx  [nɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NYX

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nyx 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 NYX MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Nyx

Nyx – Roman: Nox – is the Greek goddess of the night. A shadowy figure, Nyx stood at or near the beginning of creation, and was the mother of other personified deities such as Hypnos and Thanatos. Her appearances are sparse in surviving mythology, but reveal her as a figure of such exceptional power and beauty, that she is feared by Zeus himself. She is found in the shadows of the world and only ever seen in glimpses.

Definition of Nyx in the English dictionary

The definition of Nyx in the dictionary is the goddess of the night, daughter of Chaos Roman counterpart: Nox.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NYX


aquatics
əˈkwætɪks
basics
ˈbeɪsɪks
classics
ˈklæsɪks
comics
ˈkɒmɪks
cosmetics
kɒzˈmetɪks
dynamics
daɪˈnæmɪks
electronics
ɪlɛkˈtrɒnɪks
fix
fɪks
forensics
fəˈrɛnsɪks
graphics
ˈɡræfɪks
lyrics
ˈlɪrɪks
mathematics
ˌmæθəˈmætɪks
matrix
ˈmeɪtrɪks
mix
mɪks
phoenix
ˈfiːnɪks
politics
ˈpɒlɪtɪks
remix
riːˈmɪks
six
sɪks
statistics
stəˈtɪstɪks
sweepstakes
ˈswiːpˌsteɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NYX

Nynorsk
Nyoro
Nysa
NYSE
nyssa
nystagmic
nystagmoid
nystagmus
nystatin
nz
NZC
NZCER
NZE
NZEF
NZEFIP
NZEI
NZLR
NZMA
NZOM
NZPA

WORDS THAT END LIKE NYX

apteryx
archaeopteryx
bombyx
bostryx
calyx
Ceyx
chalcedonyx
coccyx
epicalyx
nectocalyx
onyx
oryx
pompholyx
pyx
sardonyx
Styx

Synonyms and antonyms of Nyx in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Nyx» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NYX

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

Translator English - Chinese

NYX
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Nyx
570 millions of speakers

English

Nyx
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Nyx
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

NYX
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Никс
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Nyx
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Nyx
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Nyx
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nyx
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nyx
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ニクス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

NYX
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyx
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Nyx
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நிக்ஸிற்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Nyx
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Nyx
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Nyx
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Nyx
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Нікс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Nyx
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Nyx
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Nyx
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Nyx
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Nyx
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Nyx

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NYX»

The term «Nyx» is very widely used and occupies the 21.938 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NYX» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Nyx» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Nyx» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NYX»

Discover the use of Nyx in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Nyx and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nyx in the House of Night: Mythology, Folklore, and Religion ...
Presents a series of essays by such authors as Yasmine Galenorn, Jordan Dane, and Trinity Faegen on different aspects of folklore and mythology which appear in the House of Night series.
P. C. Cast, Leah Wilson, 2011
2
Nyx
Tyree Campbell. I did so, stuffing the shirt and trousers into the boots. “We're swim— ming across it?” “Swimming? No.” Esphie concealed the boots in a thick mass of reeds, then extended her hand to me; I looked at it and looked away. “ Nyx ...
Tyree Campbell, 2002
3
Nyx
A heartwarming fantasy-horror novel. If this is Hell, where "is" everybody? Nyx, a sarcastic, mouthy fairy, is hurled into the Inferno, but instead of damned souls and devils, she finds only a group of confused, young human witches.
D. M. Livingston, 2013
4
Steel Rain
It is up to a female member of a megacorporation's elite battalion of Elven samurai to uncover a diabolical blackmail scheme perpetrated by the company's biggest rival, a high-tech foe with unlimited powers. Original.
Nyx Smith, 1997
5
NYX: Wannabe
The world of the X-Men is brought to the streets, and the struggle for survival has never been more uncertain! Collects NYX #1-7.
‎2011
6
The Scholar, the Sphinx and the Shades of Nyx
Abducted by a gypsy caravan, sixteen-year-old David Sandoval is taken by a sphinx to a gateway world where creatures of myth and legend reside, and where he learns that a Shade is draining the sphinx of all her talents.
Alison Reeger Cook, 2013
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Annual Report
Centre, N. Y. X. petulca Grt. Centre, N. Y. X. hemina Grt. Lewis county, N. Y. X. antennata Walk. Centre, N. Y. X. laticinerea Grt. Centre, N. Y. X. grotei Riley ( cinerosa Grt.). Centre, N. Y. X. ferrealis Grt. Lewis county, N. Y. X. signosa Walk. Centre ...
New York State Museum, 1908
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Bulletin
Centre, N. Y. X. petulca Grt. Centre, N. Y. X. hemina Grt. Lewis county, N. Y. X. antennata Walk. Centre, N. Y. X. laticinerea Grt. Centre, N. Y. X. grotei Riley ( cinerosa Grt.). Centre, N. Y. X. ferrealis Grt. Lewis county, N. Y. X. signosa Walk. Centre ...
‎1908
9
Report
Centre, N. Y. X. petulca Grt. Centre, N. Y. X. hemina Grt. Lewis county, N. Y. X. antennata ll'alk. Centre, N. Y. X. laticinerea Grt. Centre, N. Y. X. grotei Riley ( cinerosa Grt.). Centre, N. Y. X. ferrealis Grt. Lewis county, N. Y. X. signosa Walk. Centre ...
New York State Museum, 1908
10
Report of the State Entomologist on Injurious and Other ...
Centre, N. Y. X. petulca Grt. Centre, N. Y. X. hemina Grt. Lewis county, N. Y. X. automata Walk. Centre, N. Y. X. laticinerea Grt. Centre, N. Y. X. grotci Riley ( cinerosa Grt.). Centre, N. Y. X. ferrealis Grt. Lewis county, N. Y. X. signosa Walk. Centre ...
New York (State). State Entomologist, 1906

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NYX»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Nyx is used in the context of the following news items.
1
NYX Gaming Group Limited receives final approval by the Division …
MohegunSunCasino.com marks the third website launch for NYX in New ... collaborative efforts made by NYX, Resorts Casino and Mohegan ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
2
Roxy and Dukes to host Pugs 'N Kisses event
The event is the vision of Plainfield resident Kim De La Vega, a volunteer with the Curly Tail Pug Rescue who also dances under the name Nyx ... «Asbury Park Press, Jul 15»
3
Legions of Steel PC review
It feels like the developer, Nyx, nailed down the tactical systems and then lost steam. This extends to the presentation, as well. The poor UI ... «PCGamesN, Jul 15»
4
New iPad Games and Apps of the Week: Gabriel Knight: Sins of the …
French Developer Studio Nyx have managed to re-create the deep and challenging set of rules, while adding slick 3D models, a clever and ... «The iPad Guide, Jul 15»
5
Product Review: NYX Matte Bronzer
Although it is described by NYX as a deep golden brown, I find it has warm and pewter shades to it. I think that makes it more unique and gives ... «Masala.com, Jul 15»
6
Sensation Comics Featuring Wonder Woman #44 Review
After Nyx gives her some advice, Diana must decide if she will go against the laws of man and her diplomatic mission to save the people caught ... «Tech Times, Jul 15»
7
NYX Gaming brings in Huw Thomas to head up marketing
Online gaming software supplier NYX Gaming Group has confirmed the appointment of Huw Thomas as the company's new chief corporate ... «Gaming Intelligence, Jul 15»
8
Former Betsson executive takes marketing role at NYX Gaming
NYX Gaming Group has appointed Huw Thomas, formerly chief operating officer at Betsson, as its new chief corporate development and ... «iGaming Business, Jul 15»
9
New all-female Krewe in Jefferson Parish is a go
Mardi Gras expert and editor of New Orleans Magazine, Errol Laborde said female Krewes like Muses, Nyx, and the Mystic Krewe of Femme ... «WGNO, Jul 15»
10
Metairie gets new, all-female parade krewe for 2016
Advocate file photo by JOHN McCUSKER -- The captain of the krewe of Nyx rides Buy this photo Advocate file photo by JOHN McCUSKER ... «The New Orleans Advocate, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Nyx [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/nyx>. Apr 2024 ».
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