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- [fahy-bruh l, fib-ruh l]
- /ˈfaɪ brəl, ˈfɪb rəl/
- /ˈfaɪ.brɪl/
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- [fahy-bruh l, fib-ruh l]
- /ˈfaɪ brəl, ˈfɪb rəl/
Definitions of fibril word
- noun fibril a small or fine fiber or filament. 1
- noun fibril Botany. any of the delicate hairs on the young roots of some plants. 1
- noun fibril Cell Biology. any threadlike structure or filament. 1
- noun fibril A small or slender fiber. 1
- noun fibril a small fibre or part of a fibre 0
- noun fibril a threadlike structure, such as a root hair or a thread of muscle tissue 0
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Origin of fibril
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < New Latin fibrilla, equivalent to Latin fibr(a) fiber + -illa diminutive suffix
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Parts of speech for Fibril
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fibril popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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.
fibril usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fibril
noun fibril
- grain — granularity
- thread — a fine cord of flax, cotton, or other fibrous material spun out to considerable length, especially when composed of two or more filaments twisted together.
- cord — Cord is strong, thick string.
- web — something formed by or as if by weaving or interweaving.
- grit — abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
Top questions with fibril
- what is a fibril?
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