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- [ploo-ton-ik]
- /pluˈtɒn ɪk/
- /pluː.ˈtɑː.nɪk/
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- [ploo-ton-ik]
- /pluˈtɒn ɪk/
Definitions of plutonic word
- adjective plutonic noting or pertaining to a class of igneous rocks that have solidified far below the earth's surface. 1
- adjective plutonic (of igneous rocks) derived from magma that has cooled and solidified below the surface of the earth 0
- abbreviation PLUTONIC Plutonian 0
- adjective plutonic formed at great depth by intense heat and pressure: said of rock, esp. intrusive igneous rock, that is typically coarsegrained and granitelike 0
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Origin of plutonic
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
1790-1800; < Latin Plūtōn- (stem of Plūtō Pluto < Greek Ploútōn) + -ic; orig. referring to the Plutonic theory (see plutonism)
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Parts of speech for Plutonic
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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plutonic popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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