clypeate

clyp·e·ate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [klip-ee-it, -eyt]
- /ˈklɪp i ɪt, -ˌeɪt/
- /klˈaɪpeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klip-ee-it, -eyt]
- /ˈklɪp i ɪt, -ˌeɪt/

Definitions of clypeate word

adjective clypeate shaped like a round shield 3
adjective clypeate having a shieldlike process 3
adjective clypeate shaped like a round shield or buckler. 1
noun clypeate (botany) Shaped like a round buckler or shield; scutate. 1
adjective clypeate (zoology) Furnished with a protective plate or shell. 0

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Origin of clypeate

First appearance:

before 1705

One of the 50% oldest English words

From the Latin word clypeātus, dating back to 1705-15. See clypeus, -ate1

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Parts of speech for Clypeate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Clypeate

clypeate popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

clypeate usage trend in Literature

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