snowflake Meaning & Definition
What Does Snowflake Mean?
Snowflake is used as a noun meaning A crystal of snow, having approximate hexagonal symmetry. It can also mean Any of several bulbous European plants, of the genus Leucojum, having white flowers. As a verb, it means To fall in the manner of a snowflake.
Snowflake at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | flake, snowbird and snow bunting |
| Plural | snowflakes |
| Verb forms | snowflakes, snowflaking, snowflaked |
Snowflake Definition (Noun)
- A crystal of snow, having approximate hexagonal symmetry.
- Any of several bulbous European plants, of the genus Leucojum, having white flowers.
- The snow bunting, Plectrophenax nivalis.
- Someone who believes they are as unique and special as a snowflake.
- Someone hypersensitive to insult or offense, especially a young person with politically correct sensibilities.
- Someone (usually white) who was opposed to the abolition of slavery (Missouri, 1860s)
- A type of lesion that appears as scattered white-brown spots under high magnification light microscopy.
- Something that is unique in every presentation.
- (usually derogative) A Caucasian person.
Snowflake as a Verb
- To fall in the manner of a snowflake.
- To arrange (data) into a snowflake schema.
Synonyms of Snowflake
Snowflake synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
snowflake (plural snowflakes)
snowflake (third-person singular simple present snowflakes, present participle snowflaking, simple past and past participle snowflaked)
Words That Rhyme With Snowflake
Origin of Snowflake
From snow + flake.[1] Compare Saterland Frisian Sneeflokke (“snowflake”), Dutch sneeuwvlok, Luxembourgish Schnéiflack, German Schneeflocke.
How Do You Say Snowflake?
Snowflake is pronounced /ˈsnəʊ.fleɪk/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (snəʊ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Snowflake
Is snowflake a noun or a verb?
Snowflake is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for snowflake?
Close synonyms of snowflake are flake, snowbird and snow bunting. See the full list of snowflake synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of snowflake?
The plural of snowflake is snowflakes.
What is the past tense of snowflake?
The past tense of snowflake is snowflaked. The present participle is snowflaking.