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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 apnoeic word
- adjective apnoeic of or relating to apnoea 3
- noun apnoeic a temporary suspension of breathing, occurring in some newborns (infant apnea) and in some adults during sleep (sleep apnea) 1
- abbreviation APNOEIC asphyxia. 1
- adjective apnoeic Alternative spelling of apneic. 0
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Origin of apnoeic
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 Apnoeic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
apnoeic 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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