branchiform

bran·chi·form

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brang-kuh-fawrm]
- /ˈbræŋ kəˌfɔrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brang-kuh-fawrm]
- /ˈbræŋ kəˌfɔrm/

Definition of branchiform word

adjective branchiform shaped like a gill. 1

Just one definition for branchiform

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Origin of branchiform

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; branchi- + -form

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Parts of speech for Branchiform

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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branchiform popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% 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.

branchiform usage trend in Literature

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