rhomboideus

rhom·boi·de·us

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rom-boi-dee-uh s]
- /rɒmˈbɔɪ di əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rom-boi-dee-uh s]
- /rɒmˈbɔɪ di əs/

Definitions of rhomboideus word

noun plural rhomboideus either of two back muscles that function to move the scapula. 1
noun rhomboideus either of two muscles that connect the spinal vertebrae to the scapulae 0
noun rhomboideus either of two muscles arising from the upper thoracic vertebrae and inserting into the scapula 0

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Origin of rhomboideus

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < New Latin (musculus) rhomboideus; see rhomboid, -eus

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Parts of speech for Rhomboideus

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rhomboideus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

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