antitragus

an·tit·ra·gus

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [an-ti-truh-guh s]
- /ænˈtɪ trə gəs/
- /ˌantɪtrˈadʒəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-ti-truh-guh s]
- /ænˈtɪ trə gəs/

Definitions of antitragus word

noun antitragus a cartilaginous projection of the external ear opposite the tragus 3
noun antitragus the fleshy, cartilaginous protrusion of the external ear, opposite and just below the tragus 3
noun plural antitragus a process of the external ear. 1
noun antitragus A projection of the auricle of the ear extending to the tragus. 1
noun antitragus (anatomy) a projection of the auricle of the ear extending to the tragus. 0

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Origin of antitragus

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < New Latin < Greek antítragos. See anti-, tragus

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Parts of speech for Antitragus

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antitragus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

antitragus usage trend in Literature

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