Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-tuh-muh]
- /ˈɪn tə mə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [in-tuh-muh]
- /ˈɪn tə mə/
Definitions of intimal word
- noun plural intimal the innermost membrane or lining of some organ or part, especially that of an artery, vein, or lymphatic. 1
- noun intimal Of or pertaining to an intima. 1
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Origin of intimal
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < New Latin, noun use of feminine of Latin intimus, intumus inmost, equivalent to in- in-2 + -timus superlative suffix; cf. optimal, ultimate
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Parts of speech for Intimal
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intimal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
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