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gametangia

gam·e·tan·gi·um
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gam-i-tan-jee-uh m]
    • /ˌgæm ɪˈtæn dʒi əm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gam-i-tan-jee-uh m]
    • /ˌgæm ɪˈtæn dʒi əm/

Definitions of gametangia word

  • noun plural gametangia an organ or body bearing gametes, as in mosses and liverworts. 1
  • noun gametangia Plural form of gametangium. 1
  • noun gametangia plural of gametangium. 0

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Origin of gametangia

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
From New Latin, dating back to 1885-90; See origin at gamet-, angio-, -ium

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Parts of speech for Gametangia

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gametangia popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.

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