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- [kawr-teks]
- /ˈkɔr tɛks/
- /ˈkɔː.teks/
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- [kawr-teks]
- /ˈkɔr tɛks/
Definitions of cortices word
- noun plural cortices Anatomy, Zoology. the outer region of an organ or structure, as the outer portion of the kidney. the cerebral cortex. 1
- noun plural cortices Botany. the portion of a stem between the epidermis and the vascular tissue; bark. any outer layer, as rind. 1
- noun plural cortices Mycology. the surface tissue layer of a fungus or lichen, composed of massed hyphal cells. 1
- noun cortices Plural form of cortex. 1
- noun cortices plural of cortex. 0
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Origin of cortices
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin: bark, rind, shell, husk
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Parts of speech for Cortices
noun
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cortices popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.
cortices usage trend in Literature
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noun cortices
- barks — Plural form of bark.
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