precaval

pre·ca·va

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-key-vuh, -kah-]
- /priˈkeɪ və, -ˈkɑ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-key-vuh, -kah-]
- /priˈkeɪ və, -ˈkɑ-/

Definitions of precaval word

noun plural precaval See under vena cava. 1
noun plural precaval (in squids) either of a pair of veins that pass through the kidney to the branchial heart. 1
noun precaval a precaval vein, a precava 0
adjective precaval of or pertaining to the (or a) precava 0

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Origin of precaval

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

1865-70; pre- + (vena) cava

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Parts of speech for Precaval

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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precaval popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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