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- [fyoo-nik-yuh-luh s]
- /fyuˈnɪk yə ləs/
- /fjuːnˈɪkjʊləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fyoo-nik-yuh-luh s]
- /fyuˈnɪk yə ləs/
Definitions of funiculus word
- noun plural funiculus Anatomy. a conducting cord, as a nerve cord or umbilical cord. 1
- noun plural funiculus Botany. a funicle. 1
- noun plural funiculus Entomology. (in certain insects) the portion of the antenna between the basal segments and the club. 1
- noun funiculus A bundle of nerve fibers enclosed in a sheath of connective tissue, or forming one of the main tracts of white matter in the spinal cord. 1
- noun funiculus a cordlike part or structure, esp a small bundle of nerve fibres in the spinal cord 0
- noun funiculus any cordlike structure 0
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Origin of funiculus
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
1655-65; < Latin: small rope, cord, equivalent to fūni(s) rope, line + -culus -cule1
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Parts of speech for Funiculus
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funiculus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
funiculus usage trend in Literature
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