ctenoid

cte·noid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tee-noid, ten-oid]
- /ˈti nɔɪd, ˈtɛn ɔɪd/
- /ˈtiː.nɔɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tee-noid, ten-oid]
- /ˈti nɔɪd, ˈtɛn ɔɪd/

Definitions of ctenoid word

adjective ctenoid toothed like a comb, as the scales of perches 3
adjective ctenoid having an edge with projections like the teeth of a comb, as the posterior margin of the scales of certain fishes 3
adjective ctenoid comblike or pectinate; rough-edged. 1
adjective ctenoid having rough-edged scales. 1
noun ctenoid (of fish scales ) having many tiny projections on the edge like the teeth of a comb, as in many bony fishes. 1
noun ctenoid A ctenoidean. 0

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Origin of ctenoid

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40, ctenoid is from the Greek word ktenoeidḗs like a comb. See cteno-, -oid

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Parts of speech for Ctenoid

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ctenoid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ctenoid usage trend in Literature

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