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cyclopia

cy·clo·pi·a
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-kloh-pee-uh]
    • /saɪˈkloʊ pi ə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-kloh-pee-uh]
    • /saɪˈkloʊ pi ə/

Definitions of cyclopia word

  • noun cyclopia a congenital defect characterized by fusion of the orbits into a single cavity containing one eye. 1
  • noun cyclopia (medicine) A congenital abnormality in which the orbits of the eye do not divide to form separate sockets. 0

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Origin of cyclopia

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < New Latin < Greek Kýklōp(s) Cyclops + -ia -ia

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Parts of speech for Cyclopia

noun
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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cyclopia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% 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.

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Top questions with cyclopia

  • what causes cyclopia?
  • what is cyclopia?

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