Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-tee]
- /ˈri ti/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ree-tee]
- /ˈri ti/
Definitions of retia word
- noun plural retia a pierced plate on an astrolabe, having projections whose points correspond to the fixed stars. 1
- noun plural retia a network, as of fibers, nerves, or blood vessels. 1
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Origin of retia
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English riet < Latin rēte net
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Parts of speech for Retia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
retia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% 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.