decurrent

de·cur·rent

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-kur-uh nt, -kuhr-]
- /dɪˈkɜr ənt, -ˈkʌr-/
- /dɪkˈʌrənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-kur-uh nt, -kuhr-]
- /dɪˈkɜr ənt, -ˈkʌr-/

Definitions of decurrent word

adjective decurrent extending down the stem, esp (of a leaf) having the base of the blade extending down the stem as two wings 3
adjective decurrent extending down along the stem, as the base of some leaves 3
adjective decurrent extending down the stem below the place of insertion, as certain leaves. 1
adjective decurrent (botany) Pertaining to plant parts that extend downward, most often applied to leaf blades that partly wrap or have wings around the stem or petiole and extend down along the stem. 0
adjective decurrent (mycology) Pertaining to lamellae (the gills of a mushroom) that are broadly attached and extend down the stipe of the mushroom. 0
adjective decurrent (Obsolete (No longer in use)) running or extending downwards. 0

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Origin of decurrent

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < Latin dēcurrent- (stem of dēcurrēns) running down (present participle of dēcurrere, equivalent to dē- de- + currere to run); see current

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Parts of speech for Decurrent

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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decurrent popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

decurrent usage trend in Literature

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