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- [kris-tuh]
- /ˈkrɪs tə/
- /krˈɪstə/
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- [kris-tuh]
- /ˈkrɪs tə/
Definitions of crista word
- noun crista a structure resembling a ridge or crest, such as that formed by folding of the inner membrane of a mitochondrion 3
- noun crista any of various crestlike structures, as a saclike projection extending inward from the inner membrane of mitochondria 3
- noun plural crista a crest or ridge. 1
- noun crista A ridge or crest. 1
- noun crista The internal compartments formed by the inner membrane of a mitochondrion, where many chemical reactions take place. 0
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Origin of crista
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Latin: a crest, tuft, comb
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Parts of speech for Crista
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crista popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% 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.
crista usage trend in Literature
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