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- [tee-noid, ten-oid]
- /ˈti nɔɪd, ˈtɛn ɔɪd/
- /ˈtiː.nɔɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tee-noid, ten-oid]
- /ˈti nɔɪd, ˈtɛn ɔɪd/
Definitions of ctenoid word
- adjective ctenoid toothed like a comb, as the scales of perches 3
- adjective ctenoid having an edge with projections like the teeth of a comb, as the posterior margin of the scales of certain fishes 3
- adjective ctenoid comblike or pectinate; rough-edged. 1
- adjective ctenoid having rough-edged scales. 1
- noun ctenoid (of fish scales ) having many tiny projections on the edge like the teeth of a comb, as in many bony fishes. 1
- noun ctenoid A ctenoidean. 0
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Origin of ctenoid
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40, ctenoid is from the Greek word ktenoeidḗs like a comb. See cteno-, -oid
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Parts of speech for Ctenoid
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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ctenoid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% 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.
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