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subintimal

in·ti·ma
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tuh-muh]
    • /ˈɪn tə mə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-tuh-muh]
    • /ˈɪn tə mə/

Definition of subintimal word

  • noun plural subintimal the innermost membrane or lining of some organ or part, especially that of an artery, vein, or lymphatic. 1

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Origin of subintimal

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < New Latin, noun use of feminine of Latin intimus, intumus inmost, equivalent to in- in-2 + -timus superlative suffix; cf. optimal, ultimate

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Parts of speech for Subintimal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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subintimal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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.

subintimal usage trend in Literature

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