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- [in-tes-tin]
- /ɪnˈtɛs tɪn/
- /ɪnˈtes.tɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-tes-tin]
- /ɪnˈtɛs tɪn/
Definitions of intestine word
- noun intestine Usually, intestines. the lower part of the alimentary canal, extending from the pylorus to the anus. 1
- noun intestine Also called small intestine. the narrow, longer part of the intestines, comprising the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, that serves to digest and absorb nutrients. 1
- noun intestine Also called large intestine. the broad, shorter part of the intestines, comprising the cecum, colon, and rectum, that absorbs water from and eliminates the residues of digestion. 1
- adjective intestine internal; domestic; civil: intestine strife. 1
- noun intestine (in vertebrates) the lower part of the alimentary canal from the end of the stomach to the anus. 1
- noun intestine large or lower intestine 1
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Origin of intestine
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin intestīnum, noun use of neuter of intestīnus internal, equivalent to intes- (variant of intus inside) + -tīnus adj. suffix; cf. vespertine
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Parts of speech for Intestine
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
intestine popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
intestine usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for intestine
noun intestine
adjective intestine
- home-grown — grown or produced at home or in a particular region for local consumption: homegrown tomatoes.
- internal — situated or existing in the interior of something; interior.
- handcrafted — handicraft.
- in-house — company: internal
- intramural — involving only students at the same school or college: intramural athletics.
Top questions with intestine
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- what is the function of the large intestine?
- how long is the human intestine?
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- which best describes food when it reaches the small intestine?
- how long is the small intestine in feet?
- what is the first part of the small intestine?
- what percentage of alcohol is absorbed by the small intestine?
- why is the small intestine so long?
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