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peltation

pel·tate
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pel-teyt]
    • /ˈpɛl teɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pel-teyt]
    • /ˈpɛl teɪt/

Definition of peltation word

  • adjective peltation having the stalk or support attached to the lower surface at a distance from the margin, as a leaf; shield-shaped. 1

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Origin of peltation

First appearance:

before 1745
One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < Latin peltātus, equivalent to pelt(a) small shield (< Greek péltē) + ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Peltation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

peltation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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