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- [kap-uh-ley-shuh s]
- /ˌkæp əˈleɪ ʃəs/
- /kˌapɪlˈeɪʃəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kap-uh-ley-shuh s]
- /ˌkæp əˈleɪ ʃəs/
Definitions of capillaceous word
- adjective capillaceous having numerous filaments resembling hairs or threads 3
- adjective capillaceous resembling a hair; capillary 3
- adjective capillaceous having hairlike filaments 3
- adjective capillaceous like a hair or thread 3
- adjective capillaceous hairlike. 1
- abbreviation CAPILLACEOUS capillary. 1
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Origin of capillaceous
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < Latin capillāceus hairy, equivalent to capill(us) hair + -āceus -aceous
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Parts of speech for Capillaceous
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capillaceous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% 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.
capillaceous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for capillaceous
adj capillaceous
- filamentous — composed of or containing filaments.
- filar — of or relating to a thread or threads.
- ropy — resembling a rope or ropes: ropy muscles.
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