acephalous

a·ceph·a·lous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ey-sef-uh-luh s]
- /eɪˈsɛf ə ləs/
- /ə.ˈse.fə.ləs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-sef-uh-luh s]
- /eɪˈsɛf ə ləs/

Definitions of acephalous word

adjective acephalous having no head or one that is reduced and indistinct, as certain insect larvae 3
adjective acephalous having or recognizing no ruler or leader 3
adjective acephalous having no part of the body differentiated as the head 3
adjective acephalous having no leader 3
adjective acephalous Also, acephalic [ey-suh-fal-ik] /ˌeɪ səˈfæl ɪk/ (Show IPA). Zoology. headless; lacking a distinct head. 1
adjective acephalous without a leader or ruler. 1

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Origin of acephalous

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

1725-35; < Greek aképhalos; see a-6, -cephalous

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Parts of speech for Acephalous

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acephalous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% 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.

acephalous usage trend in Literature

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