Transcription
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- [ri-tik-yuh-ler]
- /rɪˈtɪk yə lər/
- /retˈɪkjʊlə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-tik-yuh-ler]
- /rɪˈtɪk yə lər/
Definitions of reticular word
- adjective reticular having the form of a net; netlike. 1
- adjective reticular intricate or entangled. 1
- adjective reticular Anatomy. of or relating to a reticulum. 1
- adjective reticular of or like a net; netlike 0
- adjective reticular intricate; entangled 0
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Origin of reticular
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < New Latin rēticulāris, equivalent to Latin rēticul(um) reticle + -āris -ar1
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Parts of speech for Reticular
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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reticular popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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.
reticular usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reticular
adj reticular
- gordian — pertaining to Gordius, ancient king of Phrygia, who tied a knot (the Gordian knot) that, according to prophecy, was to be undone only by the person who was to rule Asia, and that was cut, rather than untied, by Alexander the Great.
- knotty — having knots; full of knots: a knotty piece of wood.
- mazy — full of confusing turns, passages, etc.; like a maze; labyrinthine.
adjective reticular
- nodulous — having nodules.
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