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- [dih-his-uh ns]
- /dɪˈhɪs əns/
- /dɪ.ˈhɪsnt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-his-uh ns]
- /dɪˈhɪs əns/
Definitions of dehiscent word
- adjective dehiscent (of fruits, anthers, etc) opening spontaneously to release seeds or pollen 3
- noun dehiscent Biology. the release of materials by the splitting open of an organ or tissue. 1
- noun dehiscent Botany. the natural bursting open of capsules, fruits, anthers, etc., for the discharge of their contents. 1
- noun dehiscent Surgery. the bursting open of a surgically closed wound. 1
- noun dehiscent (medicine) Of or pertaining to dehiscence, i.e., a rupture, as with a surgical wound opening up, often with a flow of serous fluid. 1
- adjective dehiscent (botany) Which dehisces or presents dehiscence. 0
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Origin of dehiscent
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < New Latin dēhiscentia, equivalent to Latin dēhiscent- stem of dēhiscēns, present participle of dēhiscere (see dehisce) + -ia; see -ence
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Parts of speech for Dehiscent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dehiscent popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
dehiscent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dehiscent
adj dehiscent
- accessible — If a place or building is accessible to people, it is easy for them to reach it or get into it. If an object is accessible, it is easy to reach.
- wide — having considerable or great extent from side to side; broad: a wide boulevard.
- clear — Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear.
- free — enjoying personal rights or liberty, as a person who is not in slavery: a land of free people.
- susceptible — admitting or capable of some specified treatment: susceptible of a high polish; susceptible to various interpretations.
Antonyms for dehiscent
adj dehiscent
- restricted — confined; limited.
- concealed — to hide; withdraw or remove from observation; cover or keep from sight: He concealed the gun under his coat.
- fastened — to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
- inaccessible — Unable to be reached.
- unavailable — suitable or ready for use; of use or service; at hand: I used whatever tools were available.
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