coaptation

co·ap·ta·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [koh-ap-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌkoʊ æpˈteɪ ʃən/
- /kəʊptˈeɪʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-ap-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌkoʊ æpˈteɪ ʃən/

Definitions of coaptation word

noun coaptation the joining or reuniting of two surfaces, esp the ends of a broken bone or the edges of a wound 3
noun coaptation the joining or adjusting of parts to each other, as of the ends of a broken bone 3
noun coaptation a joining or adjustment of parts to one another: the coaptation of a broken bone. 1
noun coaptation The adaptation or adjustment of things, parts, or people to each other. 1
noun coaptation The bringing together of two parts to form a seamless whole; used especially of a dislocated joint or a broken bone. 0

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Origin of coaptation

First appearance:

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; < Late Latin coaptātiōn-, stem of coaptātiō; see coapt, -ation

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Parts of speech for Coaptation

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Coaptation

coaptation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

coaptation usage trend in Literature

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