conceptacle

con·cep·ta·cle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kuh n-sep-tuh-kuh l]
- /kənˈsɛp tə kəl/
- /kənsˈeptəkəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kuh n-sep-tuh-kuh l]
- /kənˈsɛp tə kəl/

Definitions of conceptacle word

noun conceptacle a flask-shaped cavity containing the reproductive organs in some algae and fungi 3
noun conceptacle a sac opening outward and containing reproductive cells, found in some brown algae 3
noun conceptacle an organ or cavity enclosing reproductive bodies. 1
noun conceptacle (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A cavity, especially in the body. 0
noun conceptacle (phycology) A cavity in some marine algae that contains the reproductive organs. 0

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Origin of conceptacle

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Latin conceptāculum, equivalent to concept(us) conceived (see concept) + -āculum (see receptacle)

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Parts of speech for Conceptacle

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exclamation

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conceptacle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% 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.

conceptacle usage trend in Literature

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