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- [klas-tik]
- /ˈklæs tɪk/
- /ˈklæs·tɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [klas-tik]
- /ˈklæs tɪk/
Definitions of clastic word
- adjective clastic (of sedimentary rock, etc) composed of fragments of pre-existing rock that have been transported some distance from their points of origin 3
- adjective clastic dividing into parts 3
- adjective clastic able to be dismantled for study or observation 3
- adjective clastic designating an anatomical model with removable sections to show internal structure 3
- adjective clastic consisting of fragments of older rocks 3
- adjective clastic Biology. breaking up into fragments or separate portions; dividing into parts. 1
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Origin of clastic
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < Greek klastós broken in pieces (klas- variant stem of klân to break + -tos verbal adjective suffix) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Clastic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clastic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.
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