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My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view.
William Bartram

Meaning of "sylvan" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SYLVAN

From Latin silvānus, from silva forest.
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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 SYLVAN

sylvan  [ˈsɪlvən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SYLVAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sylvan can act as a noun and an adjective.
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.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES SYLVAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sylvan

Sylvan or silvan refers to an association with the woodland. Specifically, that which inhabits the wood, is made of tree materials, or comprises the forest itself. The term can also refer to a person who resides in the woods or a spirit of the wood. In mythology, the term also refers to deities or spirits of the woods. The term in English is from the Latin silva meaning "forest, woods." This root is found in place names in Canada such as Sylvan Lake in Alberta, Sylvan Valley Regional Park Reserve in Saskatchewan, and in the United States like Pennsylvania and Spotsylvania. The first names Sylvester and Sylvan, and the female name Sylvia/Silvia, are also from the Latin word.

Definition of sylvan in the English dictionary

The first definition of sylvan in the dictionary is of, characteristic of, or consisting of woods or forests. Other definition of sylvan is living or located in woods or forests. Sylvan is also idyllically rural or rustic.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SYLVAN


Avon
ˈeɪvən
devon
ˈdɛvən
driven
ˈdrɪvən
eleven
ɪˈlɛvən
elvan
ˈɛlvən
even
ˈiːvən
given
ˈɡɪvən
haven
ˈheɪvən
heaven
ˈhɛvən
Leven
ˈliːvən
Malvern
ˈmɔːlvən
oven
ˈʌvən
proven
ˈpruːvən
raven
ˈreɪvən
seven
ˈsɛvən
silvan
ˈsɪlvən
silvern
ˈsɪlvən
Stephen
ˈstiːvən
Sullivan
ˈsʌlɪvən
woven
ˈwəʊvən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SYLVAN

sylphish
sylphlike
sylphy
sylva
sylvae
sylvaner
sylvanite
Sylvanus
sylvatic
Sylvester
Sylvester II
sylvestral
sylvestrian
sylvia
sylvicultural
sylviculture
sylviine
sylvine
sylvinite
sylvite

WORDS THAT END LIKE SYLVAN

Bevan
bhavan
camper van
caravan
Cavan
Cheshvan
cordovan
cube van
divan
Erevan
Javan
minivan
Moldovan
panel van
pavan
removal van
Sevan
Sivan
van
Yerevan

Synonyms and antonyms of sylvan in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sylvan» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SYLVAN

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

Translator English - Chinese

西尔万
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Sylvan
570 millions of speakers

English

sylvan
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बनवासी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سيلفان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Сильван
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

silvestre
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অরণ্যময়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sylvestre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Sylvan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Wald-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

森の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

숲의 요정
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sylvan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

có rừng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மரங்கள் நிறைந்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सिल्व्हन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

orman
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

silvano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sylvan
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Сільван
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Sylvan
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

sylvan
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Sylvan
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sylvan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Sylvan
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sylvan

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SYLVAN»

The term «sylvan» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.074 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SYLVAN» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «SYLVAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sylvan.
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William Bartram
My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SYLVAN»

Discover the use of sylvan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sylvan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sylvan
Back home in Sylvan, the small Western lake town where he grew up, Mal Harrison is grieving over the loss of his grandmother and his former life as an Olympic swimmer.
Jan Irving, 2010
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Traces of the Spirit: The Religious Dimensions of Popular Music
The book captures the essence and diversity of thinking about crime by including representative articles from the major theoretical perspectives: classical and rational choice, biological and psychological, ecology, strain and subcultural, ...
Robin Sylvan, 2002
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2nd Grade Spelling Games & Activities
Rather than using rote memorization as a way to teach spelling, the games and activities in this workbook provide a fun way for kids to get involved in learning and succeed in school.
Sylvan Learning, 2009
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Third Grade Super Math Success
Activities, exercises, and tips to help catch up, keep up, and get ahead" --Cover.
Sylvan Learning, 2010
5
Projection of the Astral Body
This book contains instructions of the specific methods for bringing about the projection of the astral body. Includes many experiences. A classic text.
Sylvan Joseph Muldoon, 1973
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First Grade Super Math Success (Sylvan Super Workbooks)
Here are some of the great features you'll find inside: BASIC MATH The Cupcake Eater Counting cupcakes on a plate, and then crossing off the eaten cupcakes and counting how many are left, helps children learn subtraction.
Sylvan Learning, 2012
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1st Grade Spelling Games & Activities
Why Sylvan Products Work Sylvan Learning Workbooks won a 2009 Honors Award from the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) as a top book series for children in the elementary-aged category.
Sylvan Learning, 2009
8
Kindergarten Reading Readiness
"A guide to building better reading skills based on Sylvan's proven techniques for success"--Cover.
Sylvan Learning, 2009
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Kindergarten Success with Sight Words (Sylvan Workbooks)
Learning basic sight words is a critical step in building that foundation. The activities in this workbook are designed to help your child catch up, keep up, and get ahead--and best of all, to have lots of fun doing it!
Sylvan Learning, 2011
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Fourth Grade Vocabulary Success (Sylvan Workbooks)
The teacher-reviewed, curriculum-based activities and exercises in this workbook will help your children catch up, keep up, and get ahead. Best of all, they’ll have lots of fun doing it!
Sylvan Learning, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SYLVAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sylvan is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bridge to Sylvan Island a 4-year job
The actual inventory of mussels in the water at Sylvan should take only about a day, according to local U.S. Fish & Wildlife biologist Jon Duyvejonck. But it will ... «Quad City Times, Jul 15»
2
Sylvan Ebanks-Blake joins Chesterfield
"Sylvan is just what the team needs," Saunders told the club's official website. "He's strong and when the ball comes into the box, he's where it should be. «Sports Mole, Jun 15»
3
Invasive mussels intercepted on boat bound for Sylvan Lake
The boat, originally from Ontario, was headed to Sylvan Lake in central Alberta on Sunday night when it was stopped at a watercraft inspection station meant to ... «Globalnews.ca, May 15»
4
Man shoots at brother, then police before being wounded and …
They ended up in a field about 200 feet behind a row of houses on Sylvan ... Later a homeowner on Sylvan Court called 911 and said the shooter was on her ... «FOX43.com, May 15»
5
One dead, one in intensive care after single-vehicle crash near …
Sylvan Lake RCMP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 11 east of Range Road 12 just after 6:40 am., where Mounties say a GMC Sierra had ... «Edmonton Sun, Apr 15»
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Sylvan Esso: Tiny Desk Concert
March 30, 2015 2:59 PM ET by Bob Boilen • It's hard to believe that it hasn't quite been a year since the first Sylvan Esso album came out. The odd yet perfect ... «NPR, Mar 15»
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John Sylvan, K-Cup Inventor, Regrets That He Came Up With The …
Sylvan came up with the product as something that could work in an office environment, but didn't quite envision it taking off elsewhere, he told CBC's "As It ... «Huffington Post Canada, Mar 15»
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K-Cup Inventor John Sylvan Admits He Doesn't Use 'Expensive …
John Sylvan, the inventor of K-Cups, admits he doesn't use his hugely popular product and laments their impact on the environment. Sylvan not only complains ... «ABC News, Mar 15»
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UPDATE: Shooting victim involved in crash dies
Investigators said they believe Holsey was buying or selling drugs, just a few blocks down the road in the 300 block of Sylvan Street. They said he was shot in ... «WRCB-TV, Mar 15»
10
Result: Sylvan Ebanks-Blake salvages draw for Preston North End
High-flying Preston North End rescued a 1-1 draw with League One's bottom side Yeovil Town thanks to a debut goal from Sylvan Ebanks-Blake at Deepdale ... «Sports Mole, Jan 15»

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