catabolise

ca·tab·o·lize

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-tab-uh-lahyz]
- /kəˈtæb əˌlaɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-tab-uh-lahyz]
- /kəˈtæb əˌlaɪz/

Definitions of catabolise word

verb with object catabolise to cause (a nutrient or other substance) to undergo catabolism. 1
verb without object catabolise to be subjected to catabolism. 1
noun catabolise Alt form catabolize. 1
verb catabolise Alternative form of catabolize. 0

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Origin of catabolise

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30; catabol(ism) + -ize

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Parts of speech for Catabolise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Catabolise

catabolise popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

catabolise usage trend in Literature

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