cristae

cris·ta

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kris-tuh]
- /ˈkrɪs tə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kris-tuh]
- /ˈkrɪs tə/

Definitions of cristae word

noun plural cristae a crest or ridge. 1
noun cristae Plural form of crista. 1
noun cristae plural of crista. 0

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Origin of cristae

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 Cristae

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cristae 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.

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