apterous

ap·ter·ous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ap-ter-uh s]
- /ˈæp tər əs/
- /ˈæp.tə.rəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-ter-uh s]
- /ˈæp tər əs/

Definitions of apterous word

adjective apterous (of insects) without wings, as silverfish and springtails 3
adjective apterous without winglike expansions, as some plant stems, seeds, and fruits 3
adjective apterous having no wings or winglike parts 3
adjective apterous Zoology. wingless, as some insects. 1
adjective apterous Botany. without membranous expansions, as a stem. 1
noun apterous (of an insects) having no wings. 1

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Origin of apterous

First appearance:

before 1765

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1765-75, apterous is from the Greek word ápteros wingless. See a-6, -pterous

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Parts of speech for Apterous

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apterous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

apterous usage trend in Literature

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