Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-kahy-noid, ek-uh-noid]
- /ɪˈkaɪ nɔɪd, ˈɛk əˌnɔɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ih-kahy-noid, ek-uh-noid]
- /ɪˈkaɪ nɔɪd, ˈɛk əˌnɔɪd/
Definitions of echinoid word
- adjective echinoid belonging or pertaining to the class Echinoidea, comprising mainly sea urchins and sand dollars. 1
- noun echinoid any echinoderm of the Echinoidea. 1
- noun echinoid An echinoderm of the class Echinoidea; a sea urchin. 1
- noun echinoid any of the echinoderms constituting the class Echinoidea, typically having a rigid ovoid body. The class includes the sea urchins and sand dollars 0
- adjective echinoid of or belonging to this class 0
- adjective echinoid of or like a sea urchin 0
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Origin of echinoid
First appearance:
before 1850 One of the 32% newest English words
1850-55; < New Latin Echinoidea; see echinus, -oidea
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Parts of speech for Echinoid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
echinoid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
echinoid usage trend in Literature
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