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- [an-uh-bahy-oh-sis]
- /ˌæn ə baɪˈoʊ sɪs/
- /ænəbɪˈəʊsɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-uh-bahy-oh-sis]
- /ˌæn ə baɪˈoʊ sɪs/
Definitions of anabiosis word
- noun anabiosis the ability to return to life after apparent death; suspended animation 3
- noun anabiosis a state of suspended animation, esp. of desiccated tardigrades 3
- noun anabiosis a bringing back to consciousness; reanimation after apparent death. 1
- noun anabiosis A temporary state of suspended animation or greatly reduced metabolism. 1
- noun anabiosis (biology) A state of suspended animation, especially during extreme drought; the act of recovering from this state. 0
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Origin of anabiosis
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
1885-90; < New Latin < Greek anabíōsis a coming back to life, equivalent to anabiō-, variant stem of anabioûn to return to life (see ana-, bio-) + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Anabiosis
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anabiosis popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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