anosmic

an·os·mi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-oz-mee-uh, -os-]
- /ænˈɒz mi ə, -ˈɒs-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-oz-mee-uh, -os-]
- /ænˈɒz mi ə, -ˈɒs-/

Definitions of anosmic word

noun anosmic absence or loss of the sense of smell. 1
noun anosmic Having anosmia; lacking a sense of smell. 1
noun anosmic A person lacking a sense of smell. 0

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Origin of anosmic

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

1805-15; < New Latin < Greek an- an-1 + osm(ḗ) smell (akin to ózein to smell) + -ia -ia

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Parts of speech for Anosmic

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exclamation

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anosmic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

anosmic usage trend in Literature

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