A leafleta small printed booklet or a thin flat division on a plant or organ is usually a small printed booklet or pamphleta short printed booklet, often for information or promotion. It can also mean a flap on a heart valve or a single part of a compoundmade of several parts combined together leaf.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈliːfˌlɛt/
Easy pronunciation: LEEF-let (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
Use this meaning: a small printed booklet or pamphlet.
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Leaflet Meaning
a small printed booklet or pamphlet
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a small book usually having a paper cover
Example: They handed out a leaflet with information about the event.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- booklet — A close everyday substitute for a small printed book.
- brochure — Works when the leaflet is a short printed information piece.
- pamphlet — A common synonym for a small printed informational booklet.
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Other Meanings of Leaflet
Meaning 2
one of the flaps in a heart valve
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
Example: The doctor checked the leaflet of the valve.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- cusp — The anatomical term for this valve flap.
Meaning 3
one small part of a compound leaf
Part of speech: noun
Definition: part of a compound leaf
Example: Each leaflet grows from the main stem of the leaf.
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Leaflet Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- booklet
- brochure
- pamphlet
a thin triangular flap of a heart valve
- cusp
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse leaflet with leaf. A leaflet is either a small printed publication, a part of a heart valve, or a small part of a compound leaf.
- Folder is sometimes listed with leaflet, but it usually means a paper container or file holder, not a small booklet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does leaflet mean?
Leaflet most commonly means a small printed booklet or pamphlet. It can also refer to a flap of a heart valve or a single part of a compound leaf.
What are the best synonyms for leaflet?
For the printed-publication sense, the best synonyms are booklet, brochure, and pamphlet.
Is leaflet the same as brochure?
Often, yes. In the printed-material sense, brochure can be a good synonym, though brochure may suggest a more polished promotional piece.
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