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- [gom-foh-sis]
- /gɒmˈfoʊ sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gom-foh-sis]
- /gɒmˈfoʊ sɪs/
Definition of gomphoses word
- noun plural gomphoses an immovable articulation in which one bone or part is received in a cavity in another, as a tooth in its socket. 1
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Origin of gomphoses
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < New Latin < Greek gomphō-, verbid stem of gomphoûn to bolt together (derivative of gómphos bolt, nail) + New Latin -sis -sis; see -osis
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Parts of speech for Gomphoses
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gomphoses popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% 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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