Meaning of pyramid in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈpɪrəˌmɪd/

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  1. Verb

    pyramid

    Definitions

    1. enlarge one's holdings on an exchange on a continued rise by using paper profits as margin to buy additional amounts
  2. 2. use or deal in (as of stock or commercial transaction) in a pyramid deal
  3. 3. arrange or build up as if on the base of a pyramid

    Derived terms

  4. 4. increase rapidly and progressively step by step on a broad base

  5. Noun

    pyramid

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in the geometrical sense): via Latin from Greek puramis, puramid-, of unknown ultimate origin

    Definitions

    1. a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex
  6. 2. (stock market) a series of transactions in which the speculator increases his holdings by using the rising market value of those holdings as margin for further purchases
  7. 3. a massive memorial with a square base and four triangular sides

    Examples

    • « built as royal tombs in ancient Egypt »

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  • « As a system of philosophy it is not like the Tower of Babel, so daring its high aim as to seek a shelter against God's anger but it is like a pyramid poised on its apex. »
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  • « The food pyramid is very complicated. It doesn't give you as much info in a quick glance as the plate does. »
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  • « Most of the approaches to peace between Israel and the Palestinians, have been directed at trying to resolve the most complex problems, like refugees and Jerusalem, which is akin to building the pyramid from the top down. »
    Benjamin Netanyahu

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