rectrix

rec·trix

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rek-triks]
- /ˈrɛk trɪks/
- /rˈektrɪks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rek-triks]
- /ˈrɛk trɪks/

Definitions of rectrix word

noun plural rectrix one of the tail feathers of a bird controlling direction during flight. 1
noun rectrix any of the large stiff feathers of a bird's tail, used in controlling the direction of flight 0
noun rectrix any of the large tail feathers of a bird, that are important for controlling the direction of flight 0

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Origin of rectrix

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

1605-15; < Latin rēctrīx, feminine of rēctor rector

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Parts of speech for Rectrix

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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rectrix 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 71% 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.

rectrix usage trend in Literature

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