staircase

Meanings

• noun

  A structure consisting of a series of steps or risers leading upward to an upper level.

• verb

  The act of climbing a staircase.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈstɛɹˌkeɪs/
   
   
   
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Variants

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staircase , staircases , Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument , moving staircase , spiral staircase

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Etymology

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From Old French estaire 'stairs, stairway' or from the Latin stara 'bench, chair' and gradus 'step'.

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Trivia

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1. The tallest staircase in the world is located in the Nanjing Golden Bridge in China, with a total of 5,716 steps.

2. The term 'stairway to heaven' is often used metaphorically to describe a path to success or a goal that is difficult to reach.

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Related Concepts

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1. Architecture: The design and planning of buildings and other structures.

2. Ascend: To move upwards or higher in position or rank.

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Culture

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Staircases have been used for thousands of years and can be found in various architectural styles, from ancient Egyptian pyramids to modern skyscrapers. They are often used as symbols of progress, ascension, or status. In literature, the staircase is a common motif in works such as 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Pride and Prejudice'.

How to Memorize "staircase"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a staircase with a handrail on one side and steps leading up to the next level. Visualize yourself climbing the stairs, one step at a time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'staircase' with the number '13'. This can help you remember the definition of a staircase as a series of 13 or more steps leading to an upper level.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'staircase'. For example, 'Sally takes a staircase to reach her apartment'.

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