anteversion

an·te·ver·sion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-tee-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n]
- /ˌæn tiˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən/
- /ˌantɪvˈɜːʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-tee-vur-zhuh n, -shuh n]
- /ˌæn tiˈvɜr ʒən, -ʃən/

Definitions of anteversion word

noun anteversion abnormal forward tilting of a bodily organ, esp the uterus 3
noun anteversion an abnormal, forward displacement of a body organ, esp. the uterus 3
noun anteversion a tipping forward of an organ, as the uterus. 1
noun anteversion (medicine) The state or condition of being anteverted. 1

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Origin of anteversion

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

First recorded in 1850-55; ante- + version

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Parts of speech for Anteversion

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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anteversion popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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