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- [maf-ik]
- /ˈmæf ɪk/
- /ˈmæf·ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [maf-ik]
- /ˈmæf ɪk/
Definitions of mafic word
- adjective mafic of or relating to rocks rich in dark, ferromagnesian minerals. Compare basic (def 4), ultramafic. 1
- noun mafic Relating to, denoting, or containing a group of dark-colored, mainly ferromagnesian minerals such as pyroxene and olivine. 1
- noun mafic a collective term for minerals present in igneous rock 0
- adjective mafic relating to igneous rocks or silicate minerals 0
- adjective mafic of or pertaining to igneous rocks that are rich in dark-colored minerals and that contain magnesium and iron and a comparatively low level of silica 0
- noun mafic A rock with such properties. 0
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Origin of mafic
First appearance:
before 1910 One of the 15% newest English words
1910-15; ma(gnesium) + Latin f(errum) iron + -ic
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Parts of speech for Mafic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
mafic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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.
mafic usage trend in Literature
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