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- US Pronunciation
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- [suhb-ir-i-geyt]
- /sʌbˈɪr ɪˌgeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suhb-ir-i-geyt]
- /sʌbˈɪr ɪˌgeɪt/
Definitions of subirrigate word
- verb with object subirrigate to irrigate beneath the surface of the ground, as with water passing through a system of underground porous pipes or transmitted through the subsoil from ditches, etc. 1
- verb subirrigate to irrigate (land) by means of an underground system of pipe lines or by natural moisture in the subsoil 0
- verb transitive subirrigate to irrigate (land) by a system of underground pipes 0
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Origin of subirrigate
First appearance:
before 1900 One of the 17% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1900-05; sub- + irrigate
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Parts of speech for Subirrigate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
subirrigate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 74% 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.
subirrigate usage trend in Literature
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