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- [ser-vahy-seez, sur-vuh-seez]
- /sərˈvaɪ siz, ˈsɜr vəˌsiz/
- /ˈsɜː.vɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ser-vahy-seez, sur-vuh-seez]
- /sərˈvaɪ siz, ˈsɜr vəˌsiz/
Definitions of cervices word
- abbreviation CERVICES cervix 3
- noun cervices a plural of cervix. 1
- noun plural cervices the neck, especially the back part. 1
- noun plural cervices any necklike part, especially the constricted lower end of the uterus. 1
- noun cervices Plural form of cervix. 1
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Origin of cervices
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin cervīx neck, nape, uterine cervix
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Parts of speech for Cervices
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cervices popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
cervices usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cervices
noun cervices
- collar — The collar of a shirt or coat is the part which fits round the neck and is usually folded over.
- strait — Often, straits. (used with a singular verb) a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water.
- cape — A cape is a large piece of land that sticks out into the sea from the coast.
- cervix — The cervix is the entrance to the womb.
- scruff — (in tin-plating) dross formed in the bath.
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