5 letter words ending in TIO

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

1. A paved outdoor area adjoining a house.
2. A roofless inner courtyard in a Spanish or Latin American house.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈpæti.oʊ/
• UK: /ˈpætɪəʊ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "patio" originated from the Spanish word "patio" meaning "courtyard." It was first used in English in the 18th century to describe a paved outdoor area adjoining a house. In the 20th century, the term was also used to describe a roofless inner courtyard in a Spanish or Latin American house.

Synonyms:

• Terrace
• Deck
• Veranda
• Porch

Related Words:

• Deck
• Verde
• Tiled
• Stone
• Brick

Example Sentences:

• She loves to sit on the patio and enjoy the sun.
• The house has a beautiful Spanish-style patio.
• They had a barbecue on the patio.

Ratio

Parts of Speech: Noun

Definition: A relationship between two quantities, typically expressed as the quotient of one divided by the other.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈreɪʃi.oʊ/; UK: /ˈreɪʃiəʊ/

Origin and Usage: The word "ratio" comes from the Latin word "ratus," which means "reckoned" or "calculated." It has been used in English since the 1600s to describe the relationship between two quantities. Ratios are used in a variety of fields, including mathematics, science, and finance.

Synonyms: Proportion, relationship, correlation, quotient

Related Words: Tabor, rater, tarot, orbit, labor

Example Sentences:

• The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:3.
• The companys debt-to-equity ratio is too high.
• The ratio of carbon to oxygen in the atmosphere is changing.