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- [an-tee-hee-liks, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˈhi lɪks, ˌæn taɪ-/
- /ˌantɪhˈiːlɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [an-tee-hee-liks, an-tahy-]
- /ˌæn tiˈhi lɪks, ˌæn taɪ-/
Definitions of antihelix word
- noun antihelix the rounded piece of cartilage inside the outer rim (helix) of the ear; anthelix 3
- noun plural antihelix the inward curving ridge of the auricle of the ear. 1
- noun antihelix (anatomy) The curved prominence of the external ear. 0
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Origin of antihelix
First appearance:
before 1715 One of the 49% newest English words
1715-25; anti- + helix; replacing anthelix < Greek, equivalent to ant- ant- + hélix helix
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Parts of speech for Antihelix
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
antihelix 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.
According to our data about 62% 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.
antihelix usage trend in Literature
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