nemathecium

nem·a·the·ci·um

N n

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nem-uh-thee-shee-uh m, -see-uh m]
- /ˌnɛm əˈθi ʃi əm, -si əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nem-uh-thee-shee-uh m, -see-uh m]
- /ˌnɛm əˈθi ʃi əm, -si əm/

Definition of nemathecium word

noun plural nemathecium a wartlike protuberance on the thallus of certain red algae, containing tetraspores, antheridia, or cystocarps. 1

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Origin of nemathecium

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < New Latin, irregular < Greek nêma thread + thēkíon thecium

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nemathecium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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