Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pik-yuh-luh s, ey-pik-]
- /əˈpɪk yə ləs, eɪˈpɪk-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-pik-yuh-luh s, ey-pik-]
- /əˈpɪk yə ləs, eɪˈpɪk-/
Definitions of apiculus word
- noun apiculus a small point or tip 3
- noun apiculus the short, pointed bud of a spore 3
- noun plural apiculus a small point or tip. 1
- noun apiculus (mycology) The part of a spore which attaches to the sterigmata at the end of a basidium. 0
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Origin of apiculus
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; < New Latin, equivalent to apic- (stem of apex) apex + -ulus -ule
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Parts of speech for Apiculus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apiculus 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 53% 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.
apiculus usage trend in Literature
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