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- [roh-tuh-fer]
- /ˈroʊ tə fər/
- /rˈəʊtɪfə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [roh-tuh-fer]
- /ˈroʊ tə fər/
Definitions of rotifer word
- noun rotifer any microscopic animal of the phylum (or class) Rotifera, found in fresh and salt waters, having one or more rings of cilia on the anterior end. 1
- noun rotifer any minute aquatic multicellular invertebrate of the phylum Rotifera, having a ciliated wheel-like organ used in feeding and locomotion: common constituents of freshwater plankton 0
- noun rotifer any of a phylum (Rotifera) of microscopic invertebrate animals found mostly in fresh waters, having one or more rings of cilia at the front end of the body that, when vibrated, resemble rotating wheels 0
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Origin of rotifer
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1785-95; See origin at Rotifera
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Parts of speech for Rotifer
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rotifer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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.
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