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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-nee-uh, ap-nee-uh]
- /ˈæp ni ə, æpˈni ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ap-nee-uh, ap-nee-uh]
- /ˈæp ni ə, æpˈni ə/
Definitions of apneic word
- noun apneic a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns (infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep (sleep apnea) 1
- abbreviation APNEIC asphyxia. 1
- noun apneic Exhibiting apnea: no longer breathing. 1
- adjective apneic (pathology) Exhibiting or relating to apnea: no longer breathing. 0
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Origin of apneic
First appearance:
before 1710 One of the 50% oldest English words
1710-20; < New Latin apnoea < Greek ápnoia, equivalent to ápno(os) breathless (a- a-6 + pno-, variant stem of pneîn to breathe + -os adj. suffix) + -ia -ia
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Parts of speech for Apneic
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apneic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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