mostar: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowFormal, Technical, Archaic
Quick answer
What does “mostar” mean?
to demonstrate or point something out directly and explicitly.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
to demonstrate or point something out directly and explicitly.
To show or explain something clearly and deliberately, often in a formal or educational context.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The word is equally archaic and unused in both varieties.
Connotations
Historical or poetic in connotation.
Frequency
Effectively zero frequency in contemporary corpora for both BrE and AmE.
Grammar
How to Use “mostar” in a Sentence
NP mostar NP to NP (He mostared the map to them).Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “mostar” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The ancient text used the verb 'to mostar' where we would now say 'to demonstrate'.
- He would mostar the artefacts to any visiting scholar.
American English
- The historical document instructed the witness to 'mostar' the evidence to the court.
- The guide sought to mostar the correct path through the wilderness.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used in modern academic writing; appears only in historical linguistic studies.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used in any modern technical field.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “mostar”
- Using it in modern English; it is obsolete.
- Misspelling as 'mostard' or 'muster'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but it is listed in comprehensive historical dictionaries like the OED as an obsolete verb meaning 'to show'. It is not part of the active modern vocabulary.
No, unless you are specifically writing about historical linguistics or quoting an archaic source. Using it would be marked as an error or highly affected style.
There is no functional difference in meaning; 'show' is the standard modern term, while 'mostar' is its archaic equivalent.
No, it is a coincidence. The city name 'Mostar' comes from 'mostari' (bridge keepers), related to the word 'most' (bridge) in South Slavic languages.
to demonstrate or point something out directly and explicitly.
Mostar is usually formal, technical, archaic in register.
Mostar: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmɒstɑː/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɑːstɑːr/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'MOST' + 'SHOW' (without the 'sh') – you 'mostar' something when you show it in the most direct way.
Conceptual Metaphor
KNOWING IS SEEING (to make someone know by making them see).
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary reason 'mostar' is not used in modern English?