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- [tur-buh-nit, -neyt]
- /ˈtɜr bə nɪt, -ˌneɪt/
- /tˈɜːbɪnˌeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tur-buh-nit, -neyt]
- /ˈtɜr bə nɪt, -ˌneɪt/
Definitions of turbinate word
- adjective turbinate Also, turbinated. having the shape of an inverted cone; scroll-like; whorled; spiraled. 1
- adjective turbinate Anatomy. of or relating to certain scroll-like, spongy bones of the nasal passages in humans and other vertebrates. 1
- adjective turbinate inversely conical. 1
- noun turbinate a turbinate shell. 1
- noun turbinate Also called nasal concha. Anatomy. a turbinate bone. 1
- adjective turbinate of or relating to any of the thin scroll-shaped bones situated on the walls of the nasal passages 0
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Origin of turbinate
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin turbinātus shaped like a top, equivalent to turbin- (stem of turbō a top; see turbine) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Turbinate
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turbinate popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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