Leitgedanke

\ˈlaɪ̯tɡəˌdaŋkə\

/\ˈlaɪ̯tɡəˌdaŋkə\/ noun

The verdict

“Leitgedanke” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Idée directricee, idée maîtresse.

Corpus desk

Index FR-leitgedanke · Leitgedanke · French

Leitgedanke · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 11 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "L" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Leitgedanke
PropertyValue
HeadwordLeitgedanke
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\ˈlaɪ̯tɡəˌdaŋkə\
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « Leitgedanke » en français

Leitgedanken'entre pas dans le top 100.000 du français: zone de termes techniques, archaïques ou rares.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Leitgedanke is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \ˈlaɪ̯tɡəˌdaŋkə\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Idée directricee, idée maîtresse.".

Leitgedanke doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is Leitgedanke, spelled L-E-I-T-G-E-D-A-N-K-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Idée directricee, idée maîtresse.

Synonyms

GrundideeGrundgedanke

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Leitgedanke"?
"Leitgedanke" is spelled L-E-I-T-G-E-D-A-N-K-E. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈlaɪ̯tɡəˌdaŋkə\.
What does "Leitgedanke" mean?
As a noun, "Leitgedanke" means: Idée directricee, idée maîtresse.
How do you pronounce "Leitgedanke"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Leitgedanke" is \ˈlaɪ̯tɡəˌdaŋkə\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Leitgedanke" come from?
"Leitgedanke" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list