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capillaceous

cap·il·la·ceous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kap-uh-ley-shuh s]
    • /ˌkæp əˈleɪ ʃəs/
    • /kˌapɪlˈeɪʃəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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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adjective
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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.

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Synonyms 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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