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- [hek-sam-er-uh s]
- /hɛkˈsæm ər əs/
- /hˈekseɪmərəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hek-sam-er-uh s]
- /hɛkˈsæm ər əs/
Definitions of hexamerous word
- adjective hexamerous consisting of or divided into six parts. 1
- adjective hexamerous Zoology. having a radially symmetrical arrangement of organs in six groups. 1
- adjective hexamerous Botany. having six members in each whorl. 1
- adjective hexamerous (esp of the parts of a plant) arranged in groups of six 0
- adjective hexamerous having six parts in each whorl 0
- adjective hexamerous (botany) In six parts; occurring in sixes. 0
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Origin of hexamerous
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
1855-60; < Late Latin hexamerus < Greek hexámeros of six parts, equivalent to hexa- hexa- + mér(os) share, part + -os adj. suffix (see -ous)
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Parts of speech for Hexamerous
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hexamerous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
hexamerous usage trend in Literature
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