diploe

dip·lo·ë

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dip-loh-ee]
- /ˈdɪp loʊˌi/
- /dˈɪpləʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dip-loh-ee]
- /ˈdɪp loʊˌi/

Definitions of diploe word

noun diploe the cancellate bony tissue between the hard inner and outer walls of the bones of the cranium. 1
noun diploe spongy bone separating the two layers of compact bone of the skull 0
noun diploe the spongy bone separating the two layers of compact bone of the skull 0
noun diploe the spongy bone between the two dense inner and outer layers of the skull bones 0
noun diploe (anatomy) The thin layer of soft, spongy or cancellate tissue between the bone plates which constitute the skull. 0

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Origin of diploe

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

1690-1700; < Greek diplóē literally, a fold, noun use of feminine of diplóos double

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Parts of speech for Diploe

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diploe popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

diploe usage trend in Literature

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