Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-uh-pof-uh-sis]
- /ˌæn əˈpɒf ə sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [an-uh-pof-uh-sis]
- /ˌæn əˈpɒf ə sɪs/
Definitions of anapophysis word
- noun plural anapophysis a small process of a vertebra, especially of a lumbar or thoracic vertebra. 1
- noun anapophysis (anatomy) An accessory process in many lumbar vertebrae. 1
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Origin of anapophysis
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; an-3 + apophysis
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Parts of speech for Anapophysis
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anapophysis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
anapophysis usage trend in Literature
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