Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [tuh-rij-ee-uh m]
- /təˈrɪdʒ i əm/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [tuh-rij-ee-uh m]
- /təˈrɪdʒ i əm/
Definitions of pterygial word
- noun plural pterygial an abnormal triangular mass of thickened conjunctiva extending over the cornea and interfering with vision. 1
- adjective pterygial of or relating to a fin or wing 0
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Origin of pterygial
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < New Latin < Greek pterýgion little wing or fin, equivalent to pteryg- (stem of ptéryx) wing, fin + -ion diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Pterygial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pterygial popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
pterygial usage trend in Literature
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