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- US Pronunciation
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- [am-plek-suh s]
- /æmˈplɛk səs/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [am-plek-suh s]
- /æmˈplɛk səs/
Definitions of amplexus word
- noun amplexus the mating embrace of amphibians, particularly frogs and toads 3
- noun amplexus the mating clasp of the male frog or toad: he clings to the back of the female and fertilizes her eggs as she ejects them into the water 3
- noun plural amplexus the clasping posture of fertilization in frogs and toads. 1
- noun amplexus A form of pseudocopulation, found chiefly in amphibians and horseshoe crabs, in which a male grasps a female with his front legs as part of the mating process. 1
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Origin of amplexus
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
1925-30; < New Latin, Latin: embrace, equivalent to amplect(ī) to embrace (am-, variant of ambi- ambi- + plectī, deponent of plectere to plait, twine; cf. complex, plexus) + -tus suffix of v. action
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Parts of speech for Amplexus
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amplexus 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 about 56% 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.
amplexus usage trend in Literature
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