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- [kahr-fol-uh-jee]
- /kɑrˈfɒl ə dʒi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahr-fol-uh-jee]
- /kɑrˈfɒl ə dʒi/
Definitions of carphology word
- noun carphology the action of grasping at imaginary objects or plucking at one's bed linen, a characteristic of people affected by delirium 3
- noun carphology floccillation. 1
- noun carphology carphologia. 0
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Origin of carphology
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < New Latin carphologia; Late Latin: fumbling, plucking at straws, blankets < Greek karphología, equivalent to kárpho(s) twig, straw, piece of wood + -logia collection; see -logy
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Parts of speech for Carphology
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
carphology 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 70% 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.
carphology usage trend in Literature
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