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- [kal-key-nee-uh m]
- /kælˈkeɪ ni əm/
- /kˌalkənˈiːəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-key-nee-uh m]
- /kælˈkeɪ ni əm/
Definitions of calcaneum word
- abbreviation CALCANEUM calcaneus. 1
- noun calcaneum (anatomy) The calcaneus. 0
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Origin of calcaneum
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; short for Latin (os) calcāneum (bone) of the heel, equivalent to calc- (stem of calx) heel + -āneum, neuter of -āneus; see -an, -eous
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Parts of speech for Calcaneum
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calcaneum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% 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.
calcaneum usage trend in Literature
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