dicentric

di·cen·tric

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-sen-trik]
- /daɪˈsɛn trɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-sen-trik]
- /daɪˈsɛn trɪk/

Definitions of dicentric word

noun dicentric an abnormal chromosome with two centromeres 3
adjective dicentric having two centromeres 3
adjective dicentric (of a chromosome or chromatid) having two centromeres. 1
noun dicentric A chromosome that has two centromeres. 0
adjective dicentric (genetics) (of a chromosome) Having two centromeres (an aberration). 0

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Origin of dicentric

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; di-1 + -centric

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Parts of speech for Dicentric

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dicentric popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% 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.

dicentric usage trend in Literature

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