Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pree-stur-nuh m]
- /priˈstɜr nəm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pree-stur-nuh m]
- /priˈstɜr nəm/
Definitions of presternum word
- noun plural presternum Anatomy. manubrium. 1
- noun presternum the anterior section of the sternum 0
- noun presternum manubrium (sense b) 0
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Origin of presternum
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1870-75; See origin at pre-, sternum
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Parts of speech for Presternum
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
presternum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
presternum usage trend in Literature
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