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commensalism

com·men·sal·ism
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh-men-suh-liz-uh m]
    • /kəˈmɛn səˌlɪz əm/
    • /kəˈmen.səl.ɪ.zəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-men-suh-liz-uh m]
    • /kəˈmɛn səˌlɪz əm/

Definitions of commensalism word

  • noun commensalism a close association or union between two kinds of organisms, in which one is benefited by the relationship and the other is neither benefited nor harmed 3
  • noun commensalism Ecology. a type of relationship between two species of a plant, animal, fungus, etc., in which one lives with, on, or in another without damage to either. 1
  • noun commensalism Sociology. peaceful coexistence among individuals or groups having independent or different values or customs. 1
  • noun commensalism An association between two organisms in which one benefits and the other derives neither benefit nor harm. 1
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Parts of speech for Commensalism

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adverb
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commensalism popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Related words

  • symbiosis

    Biology. the living together of two dissimilar organisms, as in mutualism, commensalism, amensalism, or parasitism. (formerly) mutualism (def 1).
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