didynamous

di·dyn·a·mous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-din-uh-muh s]
- /daɪˈdɪn ə məs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dahy-din-uh-muh s]
- /daɪˈdɪn ə məs/

Definitions of didynamous word

adjective didynamous (of plants) having four stamens arranged in two pairs of unequal length, as in the foxglove 3
adjective didynamous of or having four stamens occurring in pairs of unequal length 3
adjective didynamous (of a flower) having four stamens in two pairs of different length. 1
adjective didynamous (botany) Of or pertaining to the Didynamia; containing four stamens disposed in pairs of unequal length. 0

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Origin of didynamous

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

1785-95; < New Latin Didynam(ia) name of the class (equivalent to di- di-1 + Greek dýnam(is) power (see dynamic) + -ia -ia) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Didynamous

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didynamous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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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