amoebaean

am·oe·bae·an

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [am-uh-bee-uh n]
- /ˌæm əˈbi ən/
- /əmiːbˈiən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [am-uh-bee-uh n]
- /ˌæm əˈbi ən/

Definitions of amoebaean word

adjective amoebaean of or relating to lines of verse dialogue that answer each other alternately 3
adjective amoebaean answering or responding to each other, as successive strophes of a verse dialogue 3
adjective amoebaean alternately responsive, as verses in dialogue. 1
adjective amoebaean Alternative form of amoebean. 0

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Origin of amoebaean

First appearance:

before 1650

One of the 45% oldest English words

1650-60; < Latin amoebae(us) antiphonal (< Greek amoibaîos interchanging, equivalent to amoib(ḗ) alternation (cf. ameba) + -aios adj. suffix) + -an

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Parts of speech for Amoebaean

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Amoebaean

amoebaean popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

amoebaean usage trend in Literature

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