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- [brey-kee-uh m, brak-ee-]
- /ˈbreɪ ki əm, ˈbræk i-/
- /brˈakiəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [brey-kee-uh m, brak-ee-]
- /ˈbreɪ ki əm, ˈbræk i-/
Definitions of brachium word
- noun brachium the arm, esp the upper part 3
- noun brachium a corresponding part, such as a wing, in an animal 3
- noun brachium a branching or armlike part 3
- noun brachium the part of the arm that extends from shoulder to elbow 3
- noun plural brachium Anatomy. the part of the arm from the shoulder to the elbow. 1
- noun plural brachium the corresponding part of any limb, as in the wing of a bird. 1
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Origin of brachium
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < New Latin; Latin brāc(c)hium the arm; compare Greek brachíōn, formally the comparative of brachýs short
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Parts of speech for Brachium
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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brachium popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% 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.
brachium usage trend in Literature
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