parapodium

par·a·po·di·um

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh-poh-dee-uh m]
- /ˌpær əˈpoʊ di əm/
- /pˌarəpˈəʊdiəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-poh-dee-uh m]
- /ˌpær əˈpoʊ di əm/

Definitions of parapodium word

noun plural parapodium one of the unjointed rudimentary limbs or processes of locomotion of many worms, as annelids. 1
noun parapodium any of the paired unjointed lateral appendages of polychaete worms, used in locomotion, respiration, etc 0
noun parapodium any of various similar appendages of other invertebrates, esp certain molluscs 0

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Origin of parapodium

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80; para-1 + -podium

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Parts of speech for Parapodium

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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parapodium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% 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.

parapodium usage trend in Literature

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