eburnation

e·bur·na·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ee-ber-ney-shuh n, eb-er-]
- /ˌi bərˈneɪ ʃən, ˌɛb ər-/
- /ˌebənˈeɪʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ee-ber-ney-shuh n, eb-er-]
- /ˌi bərˈneɪ ʃən, ˌɛb ər-/

Definitions of eburnation word

noun eburnation an abnormal condition in which bone becomes hard and dense like ivory. 1
noun eburnation a degenerative condition of bone or cartilage characterized by unusual hardness and a polished appearance 0
noun eburnation an abnormal condition of bone or cartilage in which it becomes very dense and smooth like ivory 0
noun eburnation Degenerative process of bone occurring at sites of articular cartilage erosion commonly found in patients with osteoarthritis. Sub-chondral bone responds to increased friction by generating reactive, ivory-like, dense bone at the site of erosion. 0

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Origin of eburnation

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < Latin eburn(us) of ivory (equivalent to ebur ivory + -nus adj. suffix) + -ation

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Parts of speech for Eburnation

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eburnation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 59% 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.

eburnation usage trend in Literature

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