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- [nek-ton, -tuh n]
- /ˈnɛk tɒn, -tən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nek-ton, -tuh n]
- /ˈnɛk tɒn, -tən/
Definitions of nekton word
- noun nekton the aggregate of actively swimming aquatic organisms in a body of water, able to move independently of water currents. 1
- noun nekton Aquatic animals that are able to swim and move independently of water currents. 1
- noun nekton the population of free-swimming animals that inhabits the middle depths of a sea or lake 0
- noun nekton the larger, aquatic, free-swimming animal life having movements that are largely independent of currents and waves, including squids, fishes, and whales 0
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Origin of nekton
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < German, noun use of neuter of nēktós swimming (verbid of nḗchein to swim; see nectopod)
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Parts of speech for Nekton
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nekton 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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