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- [uh-nap-sid]
- /əˈnæp sɪd/
- /ˈanəpsˌɪd/
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- [uh-nap-sid]
- /əˈnæp sɪd/
Definitions of anapsid word
- adjective anapsid belonging or pertaining to the Anapsida, a subclass of reptiles, extinct except for the turtles, characterized by having no opening in the temporal region of the skull. 1
- noun anapsid a reptile of the subclass Anapsida. 1
- noun anapsid A reptile of a group characterized by the lack of temporal openings in the skull, including the turtles and their relatives. 1
- noun anapsid (zoology) Any amniote whose skull does not have openings near the temples. 0
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Origin of anapsid
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; < New Latin Anapsida, equivalent to an- an-1 + -apsida, plural of -apsidum, neuter adj. derivative of Greek apsís, hapsís loop, arch (referring to the opening in the skull); see apsis
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Parts of speech for Anapsid
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anapsid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.
anapsid usage trend in Literature
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