diapause

di·a·pause

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-uh-pawz]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌpɔz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-uh-pawz]
- /ˈdaɪ əˌpɔz/

Definitions of diapause word

noun diapause a period of suspended development and growth accompanied by decreased metabolism in insects and some other animals. It is correlated with seasonal changes 3
noun diapause a period of delayed development or growth accompanied by reduced metabolism and inactivity, esp. in certain insects, snails, etc. 3
noun diapause a period of hormonally controlled quiescence, especially in immature insects, characterized by cessation of growth and reduction of metabolic activity, often occurring seasonally or when environmental conditions are unfavorable. 1
verb without object diapause to undergo diapause. 1
noun diapause A period of suspended development in an insect, other invertebrate, or mammal embryo, especially during unfavorable environmental conditions. 1
noun diapause (biology, entomology, ichthyology) A temporary pause in the growth and development of an organism due to adverse environmental conditions (especially in insects and in the embryos of many of the oviparous species of fish in the order Cyprinodontiformes). 0

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Origin of diapause

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

1890-95; < Greek diápausis; see dia-, pause

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Parts of speech for Diapause

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diapause popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

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