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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-kyuh-luh s]
- /ˈkæl kyə ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-kyuh-luh s]
- /ˈkæl kyə ləs/
Definitions of calculous word
- adjective calculous of or suffering from a calculus 3
- adjective calculous caused by or having a calculus or calculi 3
- adjective calculous characterized by the presence of calculus, or stone. 1
- noun calculous (pathology) Of, pertaining to or containing calculi. 1
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Origin of calculous
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English calculose, full of stones < Latin calculōsus, equivalent to calcul(us) small stone (see calculus) + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Calculous
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adjective
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preposition
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calculous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
calculous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for calculous
adj calculous
- dusty — filled, covered, or clouded with or as with dust.
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- grainy — resembling grain; granular.
- abrasive — Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude.
- crumbly — Something that is crumbly is easily broken into a lot of little pieces.
adjective calculous
- granular — of the nature of granules; grainy.
Antonyms for calculous
adj calculous
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- spineless — having no spines or quills.
- fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
Top questions with calculous
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