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- [fil-uh-men-tuh s]
- /ˌfɪl əˈmɛn təs/
- /ˌfɪ.lə.ˈmen.təs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fil-uh-men-tuh s]
- /ˌfɪl əˈmɛn təs/
Definitions of filamentous word
- adjective filamentous composed of or containing filaments. 1
- adjective filamentous pertaining to or resembling a filament. 1
- adjective filamentous bearing filaments. 1
- noun filamentous Having the form of threads or filaments; filamented. 1
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Origin of filamentous
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1665-75; filament + -ous
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Parts of speech for Filamentous
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filamentous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
filamentous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for filamentous
adj filamentous
- capillaceous — having numerous filaments resembling hairs or threads
- filar — of or relating to a thread or threads.
- ropy — resembling a rope or ropes: ropy muscles.
adjective filamentous
- capilliform — Having the form of a hair.
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