Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kahy-az-muh]
- /kaɪˈæz mə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kahy-az-muh]
- /kaɪˈæz mə/
Definitions of chiasm word
- noun chiasm chiasma (sense 1) chiasma (sense 2) 3
- abbreviation CHIASM chiasmus 3
- noun plural chiasm Anatomy. a crossing or decussation, as that of the optic nerves at the base of the brain. 1
- noun plural chiasm Cell Biology. a point of overlap of paired chromatids at which fusion and exchange of genetic material take place during prophase of meiosis. 1
- noun chiasm Alternative form of chiasma. 1
- noun chiasm Alternative form of chiasmus. 0
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Origin of chiasm
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Greek: crosspiece of wood, cross-bandage, equivalent to chi chi1 + -asma noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Chiasm
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
chiasm popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
chiasm usage trend in Literature
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- what is the optic chiasm?
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- what happens at the optic chiasm?
- where is the optic chiasm located?
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- what is the purpose of the optic chiasm?
- where is the optic chiasm located in the brain?
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