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- [dip-ter-uh s]
- /ˈdɪp tər əs/
- /ˈdɪp.tə.rəs/
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- [dip-ter-uh s]
- /ˈdɪp tər əs/
Definitions of dipterous word
- adjective dipterous Entomology. belonging or pertaining to the order Diptera, comprising the houseflies, mosquitoes, and gnats, characterized by a single, anterior pair of membranous wings with the posterior pair reduced to small, knobbed structures. 1
- adjective dipterous Botany. having two winglike appendages, as seeds or stems. 1
- noun dipterous Of or relating to flies of the order Diptera. 1
- adjective dipterous of, relating to, or belonging to the Diptera 0
- adjective dipterous having two winglike parts 0
- adjective dipterous having two wings, as some insects, or two winglike appendages, as some seeds 0
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Origin of dipterous
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
1765-75; < New Latin dipterus < Greek dípteros; see Diptera, -ous
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Parts of speech for Dipterous
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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dipterous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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