acritarch

ac·ri·tarch

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-ri-tahrk]
- /ˈæk rɪˌtɑrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-ri-tahrk]
- /ˈæk rɪˌtɑrk/

Definitions of acritarch word

noun acritarch a type of small fossil 3
noun acritarch any of various microfossils, of unknown biological affinities, having a central cavity enclosed by a wall of chiefly organic composition. 1
noun acritarch (paleontology, palynology) Any small, non-acid soluble (i.e. non-carbonate, non-siliceous) organic fossil that cannot be classified. 0

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Origin of acritarch

First appearance:

before 1963

One of the 3% newest English words

1963; < New Latin Acritarcha (neuter plural), irregular < Greek ákrit(os) confused, doubtful (see a-6, critic) + archḗ beginning, origin (cf. archi-)

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Parts of speech for Acritarch

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acritarch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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