Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ey-brang-kee-it, -eyt]
- /eɪˈbræŋ ki ɪt, -ˌeɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ey-brang-kee-it, -eyt]
- /eɪˈbræŋ ki ɪt, -ˌeɪt/
Definitions of abranchiate word
- adjective abranchiate having no gills 3
- adjective abranchiate without gills 3
- noun abranchiate an animal without gills 3
- adjective abranchiate having no gills. 1
- noun abranchiate (zoology) Without gills. 1
- noun abranchiate (zoology) An organism that does not have gills. 0
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Origin of abranchiate
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; a-6 + Greek bránchi(a) (neuter plural) gills + -ate1
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Parts of speech for Abranchiate
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abranchiate popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 74% 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.
abranchiate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for abranchiate
adjective abranchiate
- abranchial — (zoology) Lacking gills.
- abranchious — Having no gills.
Antonyms for abranchiate
adjective abranchiate
- gilled — a faller used in the combing process, generally for only the highest-quality fibers.
- branchiate — having gills.
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