aeroscepsy

aer·o·scep·sy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-uh-skep-see]
- /ˈɛər əˌskɛp si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [air-uh-skep-see]
- /ˈɛər əˌskɛp si/

Definitions of aeroscepsy word

noun aeroscepsy perception of atmospheric conditions, as the perception of odors by the antennae of insects. 1
noun aeroscepsy (zoology) The ability to perceive the state of the atmosphere. 0

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Origin of aeroscepsy

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; aero- + -scepsy < Greek sképsis observation, perception, equivalent to skep- (stem of sképtesthai to observe, examine; cf. skeptic) + -sis -sis

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Parts of speech for Aeroscepsy

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aeroscepsy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% 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.