minisub

min·i·sub

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [min-ee-suhb]
- /ˈmɪn iˌsʌb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [min-ee-suhb]
- /ˈmɪn iˌsʌb/

Definitions of minisub word

noun minisub a small submarine, holding only one or a few persons, used in naval operations, underwater exploration, or conducting underwater experiments. 1
noun minisub (informal) A minisubmarine. 1

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Origin of minisub

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60; mini- + sub

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Parts of speech for Minisub

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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minisub popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

minisub usage trend in Literature

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