fatbody

fat·bod·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fat-bod-ee]
- /ˈfætˌbɒd i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fat-bod-ee]
- /ˈfætˌbɒd i/

Definition of fatbody word

noun plural fatbody a diffuse tissue of insects, having numerous functions including food storage, metabolism, and storage of wastes and in some insects modified as a light-producing organ. 1

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Origin of fatbody

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; fat + body

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Parts of speech for Fatbody

noun

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

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exclamation

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fatbody popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 51% 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.

fatbody usage trend in Literature

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