Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ab-ak-see-uh l]
- /æbˈæk si əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ab-ak-see-uh l]
- /æbˈæk si əl/
Definitions of abaxial word
- adjective abaxial facing away from the axis, as the surface of a leaf 3
- adjective abaxial away from or facing away from the axis 3
- adjective abaxial being or situated away from the axis: the abaxial surface of a leaf. 1
- noun abaxial Facing away from the stem of a plant (especially denoting the lower surface of a leaf). 1
- adjective abaxial (botany, zoology) Of a side that is facing away from the axis or central line, such as the underside of a leaf; or the back of an animal. 0
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Origin of abaxial
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
First recorded in 1850-55; ab- + axial
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Abaxial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
abaxial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
abaxial usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abaxial
adjective abaxial
- dorsal — of, relating to, or situated at the back, or dorsum.
Antonyms for abaxial
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