aphakic

a·pha·ki·a

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-fey-kee-uh]
- /əˈfeɪ ki ə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-fey-kee-uh]
- /əˈfeɪ ki ə/

Definitions of aphakic word

noun aphakic lack or loss of the lens of the eye. 1
noun aphakic Lb ophthalmology Exhibiting aphakia; lacking the lens of the eye. 1
noun aphakic One who has aphakia. 0
adjective aphakic (ophthalmology) Exhibiting aphakia; lacking the lens of the eye. 0

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Origin of aphakic

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < New Latin, equivalent to a- a-6 + Greek phak(ós) lentil (for sense see lens) + -ia

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Parts of speech for Aphakic

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Aphakic

aphakic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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aphakic usage trend in Literature

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