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- [li-nee-uh n]
- /lɪˈni ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [li-nee-uh n]
- /lɪˈni ən/
Definitions of linnaean word
- adjective linnaean of or relating to Linnaeus, who established the binomial system of scientific nomenclature. 1
- adjective linnaean noting or pertaining to a system of botanical classification introduced by him, based mainly on the number or characteristics of the stamens and pistils. 1
- adjective linnaean of Linnaeus; esp., designating or of his system of classifying plants and animals by using a double name, the first word naming the genus, and the second the species 0
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Origin of linnaean
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; Linnae(us) + -an
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Parts of speech for Linnaean
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linnaean popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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