archaean

Ar·chae·an

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahr-kee-uh n]
- /ɑrˈki ən/
- /ɑːˈk.iːən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahr-kee-uh n]
- /ɑrˈki ən/

Definitions of archaean word

noun archaean any member of the Archaea, a domain of prokaryotic microorganisms, distinguished from bacteria on molecular phylogenetic grounds and often found in hostile environments, such as volcanic vents and hot springs 3
adjective archaean of or relating to the highly metamorphosed rocks formed in the early Precambrian era 3
noun archaean the earlier of two divisions of the Precambrian era, during which the earliest forms of life are assumed to have appeared 3
abbreviation ARCHAEAN Archean 3
noun archaean any archaebacterium 3
adjective archaean noting or pertaining to rocks of the Archeozoic portion of the Precambrian Era. 1

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Origin of archaean

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < Greek archaî(os) ancient (see archaeo-) + -an

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Parts of speech for Archaean

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archaean 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 68% 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.

archaean usage trend in Literature

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