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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 chiasmata word
- noun plural chiasmata Anatomy. a crossing or decussation, as that of the optic nerves at the base of the brain. 1
- noun plural chiasmata 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 chiasmata Plural form of chiasma. 1
- noun chiasmata plural of chiasma. 0
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Origin of chiasmata
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 Chiasmata
noun
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preposition
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chiasmata 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.
chiasmata usage trend in Literature
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