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braincase

brain·case
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [breyn-keys]
    • /ˈbreɪnˌkeɪs/
    • /brˈeɪnkeɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [breyn-keys]
    • /ˈbreɪnˌkeɪs/

Definitions of braincase word

  • noun braincase the part of the cranium that protects the brain 3
  • abbreviation BRAINCASE brainpan 3
  • noun braincase cranium (def 2). 1
  • noun braincase The part of the skull that contains the brain; the cranium. 0

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Origin of braincase

First appearance:

before 1735
One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45; brain + case2

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Parts of speech for Braincase

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

braincase popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.

braincase usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for braincase

noun braincase

  • headEdith, 1897–1981, U.S. costume designer.
  • crown — A crown is a circular ornament, usually made of gold and jewels, which a king or queen wears on their head at official ceremonies. You can also use crown to refer to anything circular that is worn on someone's head.
  • brainpan — the skull

Antonyms for braincase

noun braincase

  • bottom — The bottom of something is the lowest or deepest part of it.

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