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- [dip-ter-uh, -truh]
- /ˈdɪp tər ə, -trə/
- /dˈɪptərə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dip-ter-uh, -truh]
- /ˈdɪp tər ə, -trə/
Definitions of diptera word
- noun diptera the order comprising the dipterous insects. 1
- noun diptera (lowercase) plural of dipteron. 1
- noun plural diptera a dipterous insect. 1
- noun plural diptera a large order of insects having a single pair of wings and sucking or piercing mouthparts. The group includes flies, mosquitoes, craneflies, and midges 0
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Origin of diptera
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < New Latin < Greek, neuter plural of dípteros two-winged, equivalent to di- di-1 + -pteros -pterous
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Parts of speech for Diptera
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diptera popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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