calathiform

cal·a·thi·form

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-thuh-fawrm, kuh-lath-uh-]
- /ˈkæl ə θəˌfɔrm, kəˈlæθ ə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kal-uh-thuh-fawrm, kuh-lath-uh-]
- /ˈkæl ə θəˌfɔrm, kəˈlæθ ə-/

Definition of calathiform word

adjective calathiform cup-shaped; concave. 1

Just one definition for calathiform

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Origin of calathiform

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80; calathi- (combining form of calathus) + -form

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Parts of speech for Calathiform

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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calathiform popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.