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- US Pronunciation
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- [skli-roh-shee-uh m]
- /sklɪˈroʊ ʃi əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skli-roh-shee-uh m]
- /sklɪˈroʊ ʃi əm/
Definition of sclerotial word
- noun plural sclerotial a vegetative, resting food-storage body in certain higher fungi, composed of a compact mass of hardened mycelia. 1
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Origin of sclerotial
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1810-20; See origin at sclerotin, -ium
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Parts of speech for Sclerotial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sclerotial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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