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- [rep-til, -tahyl]
- /ˈrɛp tɪl, -taɪl/
- /ˈrep.taɪl/
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- [rep-til, -tahyl]
- /ˈrɛp tɪl, -taɪl/
Definitions of reptiles word
- noun reptiles any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia, comprising the turtles, snakes, lizards, crocodilians, amphisbaenians, tuatara, and various extinct members including the dinosaurs. 1
- noun reptiles (loosely) any of various animals that crawl or creep. 1
- noun reptiles a groveling, mean, or despicable person. 1
- adjective reptiles of or resembling a reptile; creeping or crawling. 1
- adjective reptiles groveling, mean, or despicable. 1
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Origin of reptiles
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English reptil < Late Latin rēptile, noun use of neuter of rēptilis creeping, equivalent to Latin rēpt(us) (past participle of rēpere to creep) + -ilis -ile
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Parts of speech for Reptiles
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reptiles popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
reptiles usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reptiles
noun reptiles
- asps — Plural form of asp.
- chelonians — Plural form of chelonian.
- cooters — Plural form of cooter.
- heels — Plural form of heel.
- leatherbacks — Plural form of leatherback.
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