Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [las-er-til-ee-uh n, -til-yuh n]
- /ˌlæs ərˈtɪl i ən, -ˈtɪl yən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [las-er-til-ee-uh n, -til-yuh n]
- /ˌlæs ərˈtɪl i ən, -ˈtɪl yən/
Definitions of lacertilian word
- adjective lacertilian belonging or pertaining to the reptilian suborder Lacertilia, comprising the lizards. 1
- noun lacertilian a lacertilian reptile. 1
- noun lacertilian A reptile of the suborder Lacertilia; a lizard. 1
- noun lacertilian any reptile of the suborder Lacertilia (lizards) 0
- adjective lacertilian of, relating to, or belonging to the Lacertilia 0
- adjective lacertilian saurian 0
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Origin of lacertilian
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < New Latin Lacertili(a) (Latin Lacert(a) Lacerta + -ilia, neuter plural of -ilis -ile) + -an
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Parts of speech for Lacertilian
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lacertilian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
lacertilian usage trend in Literature
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