actinian

ac·tin·i·an

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Transcription

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

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

Definitions of actinian word

adjective actinian belonging or pertaining to the order or suborder Actiniaria, comprising the sea anemones. 1
noun actinian any sea anemone. 1
noun actinian A sea anemone. 1
noun actinian (zoology) A sea anemone (of the order Actiniaria). 0

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Origin of actinian

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < New Latin Actini(a) actinia + -an

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Parts of speech for Actinian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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actinian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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