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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bey-see-on, -zee-]
- /ˈbeɪ siˌɒn, -zi-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bey-see-on, -zee-]
- /ˈbeɪ siˌɒn, -zi-/
Definitions of basion word
- noun basion the midpoint on the forward border of the foramen magnum 3
- noun basion the midpoint of the front border of the foramen magnum 3
- noun basion the midpoint of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum. 1
- noun basion (anatomy) The middle of the anterior margin of the foramen magnum of the skull. 1
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Origin of basion
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80; < New Latin < Greek bás(is) (see basis) + -ion noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Basion
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basion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% 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.
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