cladoptosis

clad·op·to·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klad-op-toh-sis, kley-dop-]
- /ˌklæd ɒpˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌkleɪ dɒp-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klad-op-toh-sis, kley-dop-]
- /ˌklæd ɒpˈtoʊ sɪs, ˌkleɪ dɒp-/

Definitions of cladoptosis word

noun cladoptosis the annual shedding of twigs or branches instead of leaves, as in certain cypresses. 1
noun cladoptosis (botany) The regular shedding branches by a plant, for clonal reproduction, "self-pruning" or in response to stress. 0

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Origin of cladoptosis

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85; clado- + ptosis

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Parts of speech for Cladoptosis

noun

adjective

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preposition

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cladoptosis 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 74% 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.

cladoptosis usage trend in Literature

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