Transcription
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- [skwey-mey-shuh n]
- /skweɪˈmeɪ ʃən/
- /skwɒmˈeɪʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skwey-mey-shuh n]
- /skweɪˈmeɪ ʃən/
Definitions of squamation word
- noun squamation the state of being squamate. 1
- noun squamation the arrangement of the squamae or scales of an animal. 1
- noun squamation the condition of having or forming scales or squamae 0
- noun squamation the arrangement of scales in fishes or reptiles 0
- noun squamation the condition of being squamate 0
- noun squamation epidermal scale arrangement 0
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Origin of squamation
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; squam- + -ation
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Squamation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
squamation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
squamation usage trend in Literature
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