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phalange

phal·ange
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [fal-uh nj, fuh-lanj, fey-lanj]
    • /ˈfæl əndʒ, fəˈlændʒ, ˈfeɪ lændʒ/
    • /fə.ˈlændʒ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fal-uh nj, fuh-lanj, fey-lanj]
    • /ˈfæl əndʒ, fəˈlændʒ, ˈfeɪ lændʒ/

Definitions of phalange word

  • noun plural phalange a phalanx. 1
  • noun phalange phalanx (sense 5) 0

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Origin of phalange

First appearance:

before 1550
One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; back formation from phalanges

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Parts of speech for Phalange

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

phalange popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

phalange usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for phalange

noun phalange

  • digit — a finger or toe.
  • fang — one of the long, sharp, hollow or grooved teeth of a venomous snake by which poison is injected.
  • fangs — Plural form of fang.

Top questions with phalange

  • what is a phalange?
  • who is regina phalange?
  • what does phalange mean?

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