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- [plangk-tuh n]
- /ˈplæŋk tən/
- /plæŋk.ˈtɑː.nɪk/
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- [plangk-tuh n]
- /ˈplæŋk tən/
Definition of planktonic word
- noun planktonic the aggregate of passively floating, drifting, or somewhat motile organisms occurring in a body of water, primarily comprising microscopic algae and protozoa. 1
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Origin of planktonic
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95; < German, special use of neuter of Greek planktós drifting, equivalent to plang-, variant stem of plázesthai to drift, roam, wander + -tos verbid suffix
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Parts of speech for Planktonic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
planktonic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
planktonic usage trend in Literature
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