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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-tree-zhuh, -zhee-uh]
- /əˈtri ʒə, -ʒi ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uh-tree-zhuh, -zhee-uh]
- /əˈtri ʒə, -ʒi ə/
Definitions of atretic word
- noun atretic the congenital absence, or the pathological closure, of an opening, passage, or cavity. 1
- adjective atretic (anatomy) Having no opening. 0
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Origin of atretic
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
1800-10; < New Latin < Greek a- a-6 + três(is) perforation + -ia -ia
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Parts of speech for Atretic
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atretic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
atretic usage trend in Literature
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