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- [flok-yuh-luh nt]
- /ˈflɒk yə lənt/
- /flˈɒkjʊlənt/
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- [flok-yuh-luh nt]
- /ˈflɒk yə lənt/
Definitions of flocculent word
- adjective flocculent like a clump or tuft of wool. 1
- adjective flocculent covered with a soft, woolly substance. 1
- adjective flocculent consisting of or containing loose woolly masses. 1
- abbreviation FLOCCULENT flocky. 1
- adjective flocculent Chemistry. consisting of flocs and floccules. 1
- noun flocculent Having or resembling tufts of wool. 1
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Origin of flocculent
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; flocc(us) + -ulent
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Parts of speech for Flocculent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
flocculent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
flocculent usage trend in Literature
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adj flocculent
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