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gram-variable

Gram-var·i·a·ble
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gram vair-ee-uh-buh l]
    • /græm ˈvɛər i ə bəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gram vair-ee-uh-buh l]
    • /græm ˈvɛər i ə bəl/

Definition of gram-variable word

  • adjective gram-variable of or relating to bacteria that stain irregularly with Gram's stain, being neither Gram-positive nor Gram-negative. 1
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Origin of gram-variable

First appearance:

before 1955
One of the 4% newest English words
First recorded in 1955-60; See origin at Gram's method

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Parts of speech for Gram-variable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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gram-variable popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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