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- US Pronunciation
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- [ur-suh-fawrm]
- /ˈɜr səˌfɔrm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ur-suh-fawrm]
- /ˈɜr səˌfɔrm/
Definitions of ursiform word
- adjective ursiform having the form of a bear; bear-shaped: the ursiform koala. 1
- adjective ursiform bear-shaped or bearlike in form 0
- adjective ursiform having the form or appearance of a bear 0
- adjective ursiform Shaped like a bear. 0
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Origin of ursiform
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
1785-95; < Latin urs(us) bear + -i- + -form
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Parts of speech for Ursiform
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ursiform popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
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