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costal

cos·tal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kos-tl, kaws-tl]
    • /ˈkɒs tl, ˈkɔs tl/
    • /ˈkɒs.təl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kos-tl, kaws-tl]
    • /ˈkɒs tl, ˈkɔs tl/

Definitions of costal word

  • adjective costal of or near a rib or the ribs 3
  • adjective costal Anatomy. pertaining to the ribs or the upper sides of the body: costal nerves. 1
  • adjective costal Botany, Zoology. pertaining to, involving, or situated near a costa. 1
  • noun costal Of or relating to the ribs. 1
  • adjective costal relating to the ribs 1
  • adjective costal Pertaining to a rib. 0

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Origin of costal

First appearance:

before 1625
One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Medieval Latin costālis of the ribs, equivalent to Latin cost(a) rib, side + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Costal

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

costal popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% 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.

costal usage trend in Literature

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