type genus

type ge·nus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahyp jee-nuh s]
- /taɪp ˈdʒi nəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahyp jee-nuh s]
- /taɪp ˈdʒi nəs/

Definitions of type genus words

noun type genus the genus that is formally held to be typical of the family or other higher group to which it belongs. 1
noun type genus the particular genus whose name serves as the base for the family name 0

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Origin of type genus

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Type genus

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type genus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

type genus usage trend in Literature

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