rex
pronunciation
How to pronounce rex in British English:
UK [reks]
How to pronounce rex in American English:
US [reks]
Word Origin
- rex (n.)
- "a king," 1610s, from Latin rex (genitive regis) "a king," related to regere "to keep straight, guide, lead, rule," from PIE root *reg- "to rule, to lead straight, to put right" (cognates: Sanskrit raj- "king;" Old Irish ri "king," genitive rig; see regal).
Example
- 1. I like your name for great great grandpa rex : grandpa giant !
- 2. Thank you very much for your letter about great great grandpa rex .
- 3. You keep this photo and send me a photo of great great grandpa rex .
- 4. Fossil hunters have unearthed the remains of a man-sized forerunner to the colossal tyrannosaurus rex .
- 5. Following dr. rex 's camera study , he did a follow-up , asking patients if they would like a copy of their procedure video .