actinin

ac·ti·nin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tuh-nin]
- /ˈæk tə nɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ak-tuh-nin]
- /ˈæk tə nɪn/

Definitions of actinin word

noun actinin a contractile protein of muscle. 1
noun actinin (biochemistry) Any of several microfilament proteins that have a function in the attachment of actin fibres in muscle cells. 0

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Origin of actinin

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75; actin + -in2

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Parts of speech for Actinin

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actinin popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 67% 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.

actinin usage trend in Literature

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