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primordium

pri·mor·di·um
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prahy-mawr-dee-uh m]
    • /praɪˈmɔr di əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [prahy-mawr-dee-uh m]
    • /praɪˈmɔr di əm/

Definitions of primordium word

  • noun plural primordium the first recognizable, histologically differentiated stage in the development of an organ. 1
  • noun primordium an organ or part in the earliest stage of development 0
  • noun primordium the first recognizable aggregation of cells that will form a distinct organ or part of the embryo 0

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Origin of primordium

First appearance:

before 1665
One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < Latin prīmōrdium, in plural: beginnings, elementary stage, equivalent to prīm(us) first (see prime) + ōrd(īrī) to begin + -ium -ium; cf. exordium

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Parts of speech for Primordium

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

primordium popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% 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.

primordium usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for primordium

noun primordium

  • outset — the beginning or start: I wanted to explain the situation at the outset.

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