carnification

car·ni·fi·ca·tion

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kahr-nuh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌkɑr nə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
- /kˌɑːnɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-nuh-fi-key-shuh n]
- /ˌkɑr nə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of carnification word

noun carnification the conversion of tissue into flesh or a fleshlike substance, as of lung tissue into fibrous tissue as a result of pneumonia. 1
noun carnification The act or process of turning to flesh, or to a substance resembling flesh. 0

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Origin of carnification

First appearance:

before 1725

One of the 49% newest English words

First recorded in 1725-35; carni(fy) + -fication

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Parts of speech for Carnification

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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carnification popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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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