dermapteran

der·map·ter·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [der-map-ter-uh n]
- /dərˈmæp tər ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [der-map-ter-uh n]
- /dərˈmæp tər ən/

Definitions of dermapteran word

noun dermapteran any insect of the order Dermaptera, the earwigs 3
adjective dermapteran of, relating to, or belonging to this order 3
noun dermapteran earwig 3
adjective dermapteran Also, dermapterous. belonging or pertaining to the insect order Dermaptera, comprising the earwigs. 1
noun dermapteran any of numerous brown to black, small to medium-sized nocturnal insects of the order Dermaptera, widely distributed in warm, moist areas, characterized by a slender, elongated, flattened body with pincerlike appendages at the tail end of the abdomen. 1
noun dermapteran Any of various insects of the order Dermaptera; earwig. 1

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Origin of dermapteran

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

1860-65; < New Latin Dermapter(a) (irregular < Greek dermóptera (see dermopteran), or a deliberate alteration of Dermoptera to keep the taxa distinct) + -an

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dermapteran popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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.

dermapteran usage trend in Literature

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