ceratopsian

cer·a·top·si·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ser-uh-top-see-uh n]
- /ˌsɛr əˈtɒp si ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ser-uh-top-see-uh n]
- /ˌsɛr əˈtɒp si ən/

Definitions of ceratopsian word

adjective ceratopsian resembling or belonging to the Ceratopsia, a suborder of herbivorous dinosaurs characterized by their parrot-like beaks, horns, and neck frills 3
noun ceratopsian a dinosaur of the suborder Ceratopsia 3
noun ceratopsian any of a suborder (Ceratopsia) of horned ornithischian dinosaurs of the Cretaceous with a beaklike snout and a bony crest at the back of the head 3
adjective ceratopsian of the ceratopsians 3
noun ceratopsian any of several four-footed, herbivorous dinosaurs of the suborder Ceratopsia, of the late Cretaceous Period, having an enlarged skull with a beak, a large perforated frill at the back, and, in some species, one or three horns. 1
noun ceratopsian A gregarious quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaur of a group found in the Cretaceous period, including triceratops. It had a large beaked and horned head and a bony frill protecting the neck. 1

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ceratopsian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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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