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- [lim-beyt]
- /ˈlɪm beɪt/
- /lˈɪmbeɪt/
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- [lim-beyt]
- /ˈlɪm beɪt/
Definitions of limbate word
- adjective limbate bordered, as a flower in which one color is surrounded by an edging of another. 1
- noun limbate (biology, paleontology) Having a distinct edge, especially one of a different colour; bordered. 1
- adjective limbate having an edge or border of a different colour from the rest 0
- adjective limbate having a distinct border or edging, as of a color different from the main part of a plant 0
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Origin of limbate
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
First recorded in 1820-30, limbate is from the Late Latin word limbātus bordered, edged. See limb2, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Limbate
noun
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preposition
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determiner
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limbate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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limbate usage trend in Literature
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