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sulcation

sul·cate
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suhl-keyt]
    • /ˈsʌl keɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suhl-keyt]
    • /ˈsʌl keɪt/

Definition of sulcation word

  • adjective sulcation having long, narrow grooves or channels, as plant stems, or being furrowed or cleft, as hoofs. 1

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Origin of sulcation

First appearance:

before 1750
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1750-60, sulcate is from the Latin word sulcātus (past participle of sulcāre to plow). See sulcus, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Sulcation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

sulcation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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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Synonyms for sulcation

noun sulcation

  • fosseRobert Louis ("Bob") 1927–87, U.S. dancer, choreographer, and theater and film director.
  • gutter — a channel at the side or in the middle of a road or street, for leading off surface water.

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