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anencephalous

an·en·ceph·a·ly
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-en-sef-uh-lee]
    • /ˌæn ɛnˈsɛf ə li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [an-en-sef-uh-lee]
    • /ˌæn ɛnˈsɛf ə li/

Definitions of anencephalous word

  • noun anencephalous congenital absence of part or all of the brain. 1
  • noun anencephalous (biology) Without a brain. 1
See all 2 definitions of anencephalous

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Origin of anencephalous

First appearance:

before 1825
One of the 37% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1825-35; See origin at an-1, encephal-, -y3

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Parts of speech for Anencephalous

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Anencephalous

anencephalous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for anencephalous

adj anencephalous

  • mindless — without intelligence; senseless: a mindless creature.
  • dumb — lacking intelligence or good judgment; stupid; dull-witted.
  • foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
  • imbecile — Informal. a dunce; blockhead; dolt: Don't stand there like an imbecile. Open the door!.
  • senseless — destitute or deprived of sensation; unconscious.

adjective anencephalous

  • idiotic — of, relating to, or characteristic of an idiot.
All 11 Synonyms of anencephalous

Antonyms for anencephalous

adj anencephalous

  • intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
  • smart — having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
All 2 Antonyms of anencephalous

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