actinia

ac·tin·i·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tin-ee-uh]
- /ækˈtɪn i ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tin-ee-uh]
- /ækˈtɪn i ə/

Definitions of actinia word

noun actinia any sea anemone of the genus Actinia, which are common in rock pools 3
noun actinia any of a genus (Actinia) of sea anemones 3
noun plural actinia a sea anemone, especially of the genus Actinia. 1
noun actinia A sea anemone, a member of the genus Actinia. 1

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Origin of actinia

First appearance:

before 1740

One of the 48% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1740-50; See origin at actin-, -ia

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Parts of speech for Actinia

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actinia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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