Pipa

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːpə/

Definitions of PIPA

noun a proper noun referring to the Protect IP Act, a proposed law in the United States

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a new pipa to play music.

A2 The children flew a colorful pipa in the park.

B1 The traditional Chinese pipa is a beautiful string instrument.

B2 She performed a mesmerizing piece on the pipa at the concert.

C1 The skilled musician showcased her virtuosity on the pipa during the recital.

C2 The intricate melodies produced by the pipa captivated the audience.

Examples of PIPA in a Sentence

formal The PIPA legislation aims to protect intellectual property rights online.

informal Have you heard about the new PIPA regulations for internet content?

slang I can't believe they're trying to pass that PIPA bill, it's so restrictive.

figurative Her creativity flowed like a river, unimpeded by any PIPA-like restrictions.

Grammatical Forms of PIPA

• past tense: piped
• plural: pipas
• comparative: more pipa
• superlative: most pipa
• present tense: pipas
• future tense: will pipa
• perfect tense: have piped
• continuous tense: is piping
• singular: pipa
• positive degree: pipa
• infinitive: to pipa
• gerund: piping
• participle: piping

Origin and Evolution of PIPA

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'PIPA' originated from the Latin word 'pipa' which means a musical wind instrument. It was later borrowed into Spanish.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pipa' evolved to refer to various types of wind instruments in different languages, and eventually came to be associated with the stringed instrument known as the 'pipa' in Chinese culture.