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Meaning of "sprite" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPRITE

From Old French esprit, from Latin spīritusspirit1.
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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 SPRITE

sprite  [spraɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPRITE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sprite 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 SPRITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sprite

sprite or SPRITE may refer to: ▪ Sprite, legendary creatures such as elves, fairies and pixies ▪ a spirit being ▪ a ghost, the spirit of a deceased person or animal that can appear, in visible form or other manifestation, to the living ▪ water sprites, such as the Neck ▪ Sprite, a large-scale electrical discharge that occurs high above thunderstorm clouds...

Definition of sprite in the English dictionary

The first definition of sprite in the dictionary is a nimble elflike creature, esp one associated with water. Other definition of sprite is a small dainty person. Sprite is also an icon in a computer game which can be manoeuvred around the screen by means of a joystick, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPRITE


alright
ɔːlˈraɪt
bright
braɪt
cartwright
ˈkɑːtˌraɪt
copyright
ˈkɒpɪˌraɪt
cuprite
ˈkjuːpraɪt
downright
ˈdaʊnˌraɪt
far-right
ˌfɑːˈraɪt
ferrite
ˈfɛraɪt
fright
fraɪt
meteorite
ˈmiːtɪəˌraɪt
outright
ˈaʊtˌraɪt
overwrite
ˌəʊvəˈraɪt
playwright
ˈpleɪˌraɪt
rewrite
riːˈraɪt
right
raɪt
rite
raɪt
upright
ˈʌpˌraɪt
wainwright
ˈweɪnˌraɪt
wright
raɪt
write
raɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPRITE

springtail
springtide
springtime
springwood
springwort
springy
sprinkle
sprinkler
sprinkler dance
sprinkler system
sprinkling
sprint
sprint finish
sprinter
sprit
spriteful
spritsail
spritz
spritzer
spritzig

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPRITE

alexandrite
anhydrite
chalcopyrite
diorite
favourite
fluorite
hypochlorite
hypocrite
labradorite
laterite
marguerite
neurite
nitrite
norite
pyrite
sodium nitrite
sphalerite
trite
underwrite
unfavorite

Synonyms and antonyms of sprite in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SPRITE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sprite» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of sprite
apparition · atua · brownie · dryad · elf · fairy · goblin · imp · leprechaun · naiad · nymph · Oceanid · peri · pixie · spirit · sylph

Translation of «sprite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPRITE

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

Translator English - Chinese

精灵
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sprites
570 millions of speakers

English

sprite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रेत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العفريت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спрайт
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Sprite
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

lutin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sprite
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Elf
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スプライト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스프라이트
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sprite
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ma
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மனிதனாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

परी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

peri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

folletto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sprite
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

спрайт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sprite
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

sprite
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sprite
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sprite
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sprite
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sprite

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPRITE»

The term «sprite» is very widely used and occupies the 16.443 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPRITE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sprite» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sprite» 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 sprite

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPRITE»

Discover the use of sprite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sprite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Rescuing Sprite: A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish
A portion of the proceeds of this book will be donated to animal shelters.
Mark R. Levin, 2009
2
The MG Midget and Austin Healey Sprite High Performance Manual
Includes engine/driveline, suspension, brakes, and much more. with 400 mainly colour photos and exclusive tuning advice, this is a MUST for any Sprite or Midget owner.
Daniel Stapleton, 2008
3
The Story of Sprite Caravans
This book tells of the story of Sprite caravans, from early primitive designs to the sophisticated Sprite of today.
Andrew Jenkinson, 2012
4
The Story of Timmy Sprite
The Story of Timmy Sprite is written in 57 stanzas. Some years after completing the story, the author took it upon himself to illustrate each stanza in ink and watercolor, a daunting task for one not disciplined in this sort of thing.
Wharton Biddle, 2012
5
Original Sprite and Midget: The Restorer's Guide
From the 1958 'Frogeye' Austin-Healey Sprite to the last rubber-bumpered MG Midget of 1979, all 14 distinct versions of these much loved cars are studied, with a special section on Innocenti models.
Terry Horler, 2011
6
MG Midget & Austin Healey Sprite: All Models
Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side.
Terry Horier, 2011
7
Sprite Bright: In the Fantasy Land of Magic Dreams
Bright, a sprite, describes his world and the creatures in it.
Katherine JoAnn Leslie, 2008
8
Water Sprite
Blake Daniels has just returned from the Afghanistan war.
Steven Davey, 2011
9
MG/A-H Midget/Sprite: Your Expert Guide to Common Problems & ...
This book points out Midget and Sprite trouble spots, offering guidance on fixes, maintenance, and modifications that will keep you out of trouble, saving you hefty repair bills in the future.
Terry Horler, 2012
10
Mystery on Sprite Island
A boy and his friend explore an abandoned property near his aunt's house and solve the mystery of his father's disappearance 6 yrs ago.
Karen Kearney, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPRITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sprite is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Future's 'Dirty Sprite 2' Leads Billboard 200; Alan Jackson and …
Future found the secret to moving more albums with his Dirty Sprite 2: Don't give people time to think about it. The album topped the Billboard 200 with more ... «Music Times, Jul 15»
2
Review: The Lurid Pill-Popping and Flip-Flopping of Future's 'Dirty …
Anyone with ears will probably pick up on the prevailing theme of Dirty Sprite 2, which… well, to hear Future tell it, the guy's an addict. As he says on bonus ... «SPIN, Jul 15»
3
Future's Dirty Sprite 2 Mix Tape Leaked: Listen
One day before Future's Dirty Sprite 2 (DS2) mix tape is officially released, the 18-track album has hit the internet. It had been previously rumored that his tour ... «Radio.com Music and Entertainment News, Jul 15»
4
Future Announces 'Dirty Sprite 2′ Release Date, Drops First Single
Last night, Future announced that the highly-anticipated sequel to his breakthrough Dirty Sprite mixtape, Dirty Sprite 2, will be released on Friday, July 17. «The Source, Jul 15»
5
Vince Staples Follows Drake & Nas in Sprite's "Obey Your Thirst …
Now, the Long Beach newcomer is the subject of Sprite and FADER's Obey Your Thirst video series, following Drake and Nas, the subjects of episodes one and ... «Music Times, Jul 15»
6
Texas grandma survives 2 days in ravine drinking Sprite after car …
A 75-year-old grandmother survived two days trapped in her crashed car in a Texas ravine by drinking Sprite and dirty runoff water, her family said. «New York Daily News, Jun 15»
7
Mystery of the celestial sprites solved? Slow motion video reveals …
It is an eerie form of lightning often mistaken for UFOs, but now scientists believe they have identified what causes the flashes from sprites high in the Earth's ... «Daily Mail, Jun 15»
8
Drake Debuts Short Film With Sprite, The Fader
The clip is the first in a series of interviews with Sprite-backed rappers, with future installments set to feature Nas, Vince Staples and Isaiah Rashad. A still from a ... «Billboard, Jun 15»
9
Drake, Nas, Biggie, Rakim Lyrics to Appear On Sprite Cans
Sprite has launched a new range of limited-edition soda cans emblazoned with inspirational lyrics by Drake, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., and Rakim. The 16 can ... «Pitchfork Media, Jun 15»
10
Sprite Brings Back Lebron James' Mix
Sprite is a well-established innovator within basketball culture and the lifestyle surrounding it. And, the brand continues to hold this position through its ... «BevNET.com, Mar 15»

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