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- [rep-til-ee-uh n, -til-yuh n]
- /rɛpˈtɪl i ən, -ˈtɪl yən/
- /repˈtɪl.i.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rep-til-ee-uh n, -til-yuh n]
- /rɛpˈtɪl i ən, -ˈtɪl yən/
Definitions of reptilian word
- adjective reptilian belonging or pertaining to the Reptilia. 1
- adjective reptilian groveling, debased, or despicable; contemptible. 1
- adjective reptilian mean; treacherous; harmful. 1
- noun reptilian a reptile. 1
- adjective reptilian belonging to class of reptiles 1
- noun reptilian animal: reptile 1
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Origin of reptilian
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < New Latin Reptili(a) reptiles (plural of rēptile, neuter of Late Latin rēptilis; see reptile) + -an
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Parts of speech for Reptilian
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reptilian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reptilian usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reptilian
adj reptilian
- creeping — (of a plant) having a stem that grows horizontally along the ground and throws out roots at intervals
adjective reptilian
- herpetological — Of or relating to herpetology, the study of reptiles.
- ophidian — belonging or pertaining to the suborder Ophidia (Serpentes), comprising the snakes.
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