Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kyoo-ret]
- /kyʊˈrɛt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kyoo-ret]
- /kyʊˈrɛt/
Definitions of curetting word
- verb with object curetting to scrape with a curette. 1
- noun curetting a scoop-shaped surgical instrument for removing tissue from body cavities, as the uterus. 1
- noun curetting Present participle of curette. 1
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Origin of curetting
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < French, equivalent to cur(er) to cleanse + -ette -ette. See cure
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Parts of speech for Curetting
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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curetting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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