Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-strik-shuh n]
- /æbˈstrɪk ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ab-strik-shuh n]
- /æbˈstrɪk ʃən/
Definitions of abstriction word
- noun abstriction the separation and release of a mature spore from a sporophore by the formation of a septum. This process occurs in some fungi 3
- noun abstriction any natural separation of a spore from its sporophore 3
- noun abstriction a method of spore formation in fungi in which successive portions of the sporophore are cut off through the growth of septa; abjunction. 1
- noun abstriction (biology, mycology) A method of spore formation in fungi in which successive portions of the sporophore are cut off through the growth of septa; abjunction. 1
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Origin of abstriction
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; ab- + striction
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Parts of speech for Abstriction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
abstriction popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
abstriction usage trend in Literature
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