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- [pol-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌpɒl əˈneɪ ʃən/
- /pɔlɪˈneɪʃn/
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- [pol-uh-ney-shuh n]
- /ˌpɒl əˈneɪ ʃən/
Definitions of pollination word
- noun pollination the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma. 1
- noun pollination plant: transfer of pollen 1
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Origin of pollination
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; pollinate + -ion
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Parts of speech for Pollination
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pollination 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pollination usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pollination
noun pollination
- fecundation — to make prolific or fruitful.
- fertilization — an act, process, or instance of fertilizing.
- implantation — the act of implanting.
- impregnation — to make pregnant; get with child or young.
- insemination — to inject semen into (the female reproductive tract); impregnate.
Top questions with pollination
- what is pollination?
- what is cross pollination?
- what is self pollination?
- what is the difference between pollination and fertilization?
- why is pollination important?
- what is the difference between self pollination and cross pollination?
- what does pollination mean?
- how does pollination work?
- how does the structure of the stigma aid in pollination?
- where does pollination occur?
- what does cross pollination mean?
- how does pollination occur?
- what is open pollination?
- what is animal pollination?
- how are pollination and fertilization related?
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