distichous

dis·ti·chous

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dis-ti-kuh s]
- /ˈdɪs tɪ kəs/
- /ˈdɪ.stɪkəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dis-ti-kuh s]
- /ˈdɪs tɪ kəs/

Definitions of distichous word

adjective distichous Botany. arranged alternately in two vertical rows on opposite sides of an axis, as leaves. 1
adjective distichous Zoology. divided into two parts. 1
noun distichous (of parts ) arranged alternately in two opposite vertical rows. 1
adjective distichous (of leaves) arranged in two vertical rows on opposite sides of the stem 0
adjective distichous arranged in two vertical rows, as leaves on opposite sides of a stem 0
adjective distichous (botany) Arranged in two rows on each side of an axis. 0

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Origin of distichous

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

1745-55; < Latin distichus (< Greek dístichos (adj.); see distich), with -ous for Latin -us adj. suffix

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Parts of speech for Distichous

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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distichous popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% 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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Synonyms for distichous

adj distichous

binary — Binary describes something that has two different parts.
amphibian — Amphibians are animals such as frogs and toads that can live both on land and in water.
bilateral — Bilateral negotiations, meetings, or agreements, involve only the two groups or countries that are directly concerned.
dual — of, relating to, or noting two.
bifurcate — If something such as a line or path bifurcates or is bifurcated, it divides into two parts which go in different directions.

All 16 Synonyms of distichous