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- [krok-uh-dil-ee-uh n]
- /ˌkrɒk əˈdɪl i ən/
- /ˌkrɒk.ə.ˈdɪ.lɪən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [krok-uh-dil-ee-uh n]
- /ˌkrɒk əˈdɪl i ən/
Definitions of crocodilian word
- noun crocodilian any large predatory reptile of the order Crocodilia, which includes the crocodiles, alligators, and caymans. They live in or near water and have a long broad snout, powerful jaws, a four-chambered heart, and socketed teeth 3
- adjective crocodilian of, relating to, or belonging to the Crocodilia 3
- adjective crocodilian of, relating to, or resembling a crocodile 3
- adjective crocodilian of or like a crocodile 3
- adjective crocodilian of an order (Crocodylia) of reptiles including the crocodile, alligator, caiman, and gavial 3
- noun crocodilian any reptile of this order 3
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Origin of crocodilian
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; crocodile + -ian
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Parts of speech for Crocodilian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crocodilian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
crocodilian usage trend in Literature
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- what is a crocodilian?
- which crocodilian is found in central and south america?
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