biserrate

bi·ser·rate

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bahy-ser-eyt, -it]
- /baɪˈsɛr eɪt, -ɪt/
- /baɪsˈereɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bahy-ser-eyt, -it]
- /baɪˈsɛr eɪt, -ɪt/

Definitions of biserrate word

adjective biserrate (of leaf margins, etc) having serrations that are themselves serrate 3
adjective biserrate serrated on both sides, as the antennae of some insects 3
adjective biserrate having serrations along the serrations, as some leaves; doubly serrate 3
adjective biserrate notched on both sides, as some antennae 3
adjective biserrate notched like a saw, with the teeth also notched; doubly serrate. 1
adjective biserrate (botany, of leaves) Having serration that are themselves serrate. 0

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Origin of biserrate

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35; bi-1 + serrate

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Parts of speech for Biserrate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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biserrate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

biserrate usage trend in Literature

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