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- [uh-zoh-ik, ey-]
- /əˈzoʊ ɪk, eɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-zoh-ik, ey-]
- /əˈzoʊ ɪk, eɪ-/
Definitions of azoic word
- adjective azoic without life; characteristic of the ages that have left no evidence of life in the form of organic remains 3
- adjective azoic without any life 3
- adjective azoic designating or of the earliest part of the Archean Eon, when there was no life on earth 3
- adjective azoic of, relating to, or characteristic of the azo group. 1
- noun azoic Having no trace of life or organic remains. 1
- adjective azoic (dated) Destitute of any vestige of organic life, or at least of animal life. 0
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Origin of azoic
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Greek ázō(os) lifeless (see azo-) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Azoic
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azoic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
azoic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for azoic
adj azoic
- cold — Something that is cold has a very low temperature or a lower temperature than is normal or acceptable.
- dead — A person, animal, or plant that is dead is no longer living.
- defunct — If something is defunct, it no longer exists or has stopped functioning or operating.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
adjective azoic
- inanimate — not animate; lifeless.