comatulid

co·mat·u·lid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-mach-uh-lid]
- /kəˈmætʃ ə lɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh-mach-uh-lid]
- /kəˈmætʃ ə lɪd/

Definitions of comatulid word

noun comatulid any of a group of crinoid echinoderms, including the feather stars, in which the adults are free-swimming 3
noun comatulid feather star 3
noun comatulid a free-swimming, stalkless crinoid; feather star. 1
noun comatulid (zoology) Any crinoid of the genus Antedon or allied genera. 1

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Origin of comatulid

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

1880-85; < New Latin Comatulidae, equivalent to Comatul(a) genus name (see comate2, -ule) + -idae -id2

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Parts of speech for Comatulid

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comatulid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

comatulid usage trend in Literature

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