inequivalve

in·e·qui·valve

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ee-kwuh-valv]
- /ɪnˈi kwəˌvælv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-ee-kwuh-valv]
- /ɪnˈi kwəˌvælv/

Definitions of inequivalve word

adjective inequivalve (of a bivalve mollusk) having the valves of the shell unequal in shape and size. 1
adjective inequivalve (of a mollusc) having the valves of its shell of unequal size 0
adjective inequivalve having the two valves of the shell unequal, as an oyster 0

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Origin of inequivalve

First appearance:

before 1770

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1770-80; in-3 + equi- + valve

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Parts of speech for Inequivalve

noun

adjective

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preposition

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inequivalve popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 53% 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.

inequivalve usage trend in Literature

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