cuneus

cu·ne·us

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo-nee-uh s]
- /ˈkyu ni əs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kyoo-nee-uh s]
- /ˈkyu ni əs/

Definitions of cuneus word

noun cuneus a small wedge-shaped area of the cerebral cortex 3
noun plural cuneus Anatomy. a wedge-shaped convolution on the medial surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum. 1
noun plural cuneus Entomology. a wedge-shaped segment of the corium of certain hemipterous insects. 1
noun cuneus (anatomy) A portion of the occipital lobe of the human brain, involved in visual processing. 1
noun cuneus (architecture) One of a set of wedge-shaped divisions separated by stairways, found in the Ancient Roman theatre and in mediaeval architecture. 0

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Parts of speech for Cuneus

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cuneus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

cuneus usage trend in Literature

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