asternal

a·ster·nal

A a

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ey-stur-nl]
- /eɪˈstɜr nl/
- /əstˈɜːnəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ey-stur-nl]
- /eɪˈstɜr nl/

Definitions of asternal word

adjective asternal not connected or joined to the sternum 3
adjective asternal lacking a sternum 3
adjective asternal not joined to the sternum 3
adjective asternal without a sternum 3
adjective asternal not reaching to or connected with the sternum. 1
adjective asternal (anatomy) Not sternal; said of ribs that do not join the sternum. 0

See all 6 definitions of asternal

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Origin of asternal

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50; a-6 + sternal

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Parts of speech for Asternal

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Asternal

asternal popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% 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.

asternal usage trend in Literature

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